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Last year in September, reports surfaced that Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan will be making his OTT debut with the Hindi adaptation of the British mini-series The Night Manager . The series was to be streamed on Disney+ Hotstar and the actor was reportedly being paid a huge sum around the vicinity of Rs. 75 crore for the same. However, back in February this year, it was reported that the actor backed out from the project. This was followed by Manoj Bajpayee's exit who couldn't be part of it due to the unavailability of the dates. So, the makers began to hunt two actors and now they've found their characters in Malang stars, Aditya Roy Kapur and Anil Kapoor. According to a report in a tabloid, Aditya and Anil have been locked in to headline in the Indian adaptation of The Night Manager . While Aditya plays the role of Indian version of the Jonathan Pine character, essayed by Tom Hiddleston in the original 2016 limited series based on the 1993 novel by John Le Carre, w...

Following the releasing multiple chart-topping songs this year, BTS is not slowing down anytime soon. As the group is gearing up for their upcoming offline and online concerts, the group's eldest member and vocalist Jin is awaiting the release of his OST. He will croon the main theme track for the upcoming mystery Korean drama Jirisan starring Jun Ji Hyun and Joo Ji Hoon in lead roles. On October 1, the production company of the drama, AStory, made an official announcement about Jin's participation in the highly-anticipated drama. According to Korean tabloid Soompi, the statement read, “BTS’s Jin’s song for the Jirisan OST will be the main theme song for Jirisan, and you will be able to hear it starting from midway through the drama. We will announce the release date [for the song] at a separate time.” Set against the backdrop of towering views of Mount Jiri, where rangers and other employees of the Jirisan National Park climb through the mysterious and unexplored regions...

It’s going to be January 6, 2022, for one of the most eagerly awaited films Gangubai Kathiawadi . Unlike other filmmakers who are jumping into the release bandwagon, producer Jayantilal Gada and Sanjay Leela Bhansali were in no hurry to announce a release date for their ambitious project, Gangubai Kathiawadi . Jayantilal Gada approached Bhansali about a possible release date the minute the Maharashtra government announced the re-opening of movie theatres in the State. However, Bhansali asked Gada to wait for suitable date next year. “Too many release dates were announced for this year within 24 hours of the announcement. Sanjay Bhansali feels it is premature to schedule Gangubai Kathiawadi in 2021. He wanted to push it for when until the pandemic situation is clearer. Also, Sanjay feels that until theatres are allowed to run to 100 percent capacity (contrary to the 50 percent occupancy allowed at the moment) audiences won’t feel confident enough to return to movie theatres. By Janu...

Siddharth Roy Kapur has been re-elected as President of the Producers Guild of India at the 67th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the association, held virtually on September 29. He was re-elected unanimously as the President by the Guild’s Council of Management. Thanking members for the trust reposed in him through the years, Mr. Roy Kapur announced that after serving for six consecutive years as Guild President by the end of 2022, he would not be making himself available for re-election next year, and hence this coming year would be a year of leadership transition for the Guild to seamlessly usher in a new President at the next AGM in 2022. As President of the Guild since 2017, Mr. Roy Kapur has been at the forefront of spearheading multiple industry initiatives over the past few years that strive to increase the market size and reach of Indian content and include advocacy of producer interests on matters like legislation, taxation and ease of doing business. At the AGM, members ...

India’s youngest boutique film production house Yoodlee Films has already carved a substantial niche for itself across the OTT space with feature films, that have been feted and acclaimed with both global and national awards.  Since the studio’s inception, it has had 17 feature films across languages and genres, that have found a coveted place in multiple leading OTT platforms. Now, making a confident stride ahead from there, Yoodlee Films is now foraying into the ever-expanding world of web series. They have just announced their first show, and it's by all accounts, an intriguing one to look forward to. The series is titled Invisible Woman , and will be headlined by the indomitable Suneil Shetty, who also makes his OTT debut with this project. The noir action thriller series will be helmed by acclaimed Tamil director Rajesh M. Selva and will also star Esha Gupta. Vikram Mehra, MD Saregama India says, "We have been very effective in addressing the demand of the new emerging ...

Shah  Rukh   Kha n has not had a release since 2018 but one thing is for certain - he's all set to hit screens next year with a bang, or maybe even two in place. Yes, while official announcements are yet to be made, SRK is already working on two films currently - Siddharth Anand's Pathan and Atlee's next tentatively titled Jawaan . Yes, while Bollywood Hungama broke the news of the same, we also informed how South stars Priyamani and Nayanthara are all set to share screen space with SRK in this project. But there's another huge surprise nobody knows about. Our source tells us, "SRK will have double roles in Atlee's next. Yes, there won't be one but two  Shah   Rukh s in the film. Apparently the story is designed like an Indianised Money Heist - a vigilante thriller - with SRK playing the professor leading a gang of girls.  Shah   Rukh  will play both the father and son's role. Yes, there will be an older SRK and a younger one, as well." The ...

Ever since the government of Maharashtra announced that it’ll reopen cinemas from October 22, there has been a renewed excitement in the industry and trade. The release dates of several films were announced immediately and in no time, the Bollywood calendar got almost packed till next year. However, there are still many films whose announcements are yet to happen. Bollywood Hungama has found out the release date of one such film – Attack . It’s an action thriller starring John Abraham, Rakul Preet Singh and Jacqueline Fernandez and as per a source, it will arrive in cinemas on January 27, 2022. A source said, “The makers came to the conclusion that this would be an ideal date. With Aamir Khan’s Laal Singh Chaddha releasing on February 11, 2022, it’s unlikely that there’d be a major film release on February 4. Hence, Attack would enjoy a clean two-week window.” Interestingly, it’ll release a week after the grand period drama, Prithviraj , produced by Yash Raj Films and starring Aks...

Netflix’s co-CEO and chief content officer, Ted Sarandos, in a recent conference revealed what he said was the “most comprehensive look so far” at Netflix’s top 10 TV shows and movies. Sarandos made appearance at Vox Media’s Code Conference at the Beverly Hilton. He shared two slides releasing never seen before Netflix’s engagement data. One showed the most popular Netflix shows based on its proprietary metric of the number of accounts that selected a given title in the first 28 days of release (and streamed for at least 2 minutes). A second showed total time spent viewing by hours within the initial 28-day window. According to Variety , Sarandos said “We’re trying to be more transparent with talent, with the market,” Netflix’s streaming data, he acknowledged, is “a big black box, mostly. Shonda Rhimes’ Bridgerton season 1 scored as the No. 1 series based on both number of Netflix households and time spent viewing (in the initial four-week release), while Extraction was the most-...

It was not long ago that producer Deepak Mukut of Soham Rockstar Entertainment and director Anil Sharma had announced the second installment of the family drama, Apne 2 starring none other than the fantastic trio, Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, and Bobby Deol. The Deepak Mukut produced and Anil Sharma directed film was all set to go on floors in the UK this month and commence shooting after having roped in Karan Deol, Sunny Deol's son. However, the makers of the movie have decided to push the commencement owing to multiple factors. The dynamic producer Deepak Mukut says, "The film has to be shot across London. Since things have only now begun to open up the world over, director Anil Sharma and I thought it would be best to push the project by a few months, and shoot when the situation is more conducive. Another factor influencing this decision was Karan’s prep for the movie, he has to be trained in boxing. However, the US-based boxer, who was roped in for his training, has been u...

Bigg Boss is one of the most controversial and popular reality shows in the country. The makers try to get popular faces to be a part of the show. Rhea Chakraborty who was in the news through last year after the demise of actor Sushant Singh Rajput was also offered to participate in the show. Rhea was reportedly offered over Rs. 35 lakh a week to be on the show. However, reports state that the actress has politely declined the offer. Reportedly, Rhea has been meeting with producers both in Bollywood and the south film industry and will soon be starting to work in films. Rhea has been keeping a low profile ever since she was let go on bail last year after being in judicial custody for a month. She was taken into custody after the Narcotics Control Bureau pressed charges against her in a drug case related to the demise of Rajput. As per reports, she has been getting offers for films and web series but is yet to sign anything. Rhea Chakraborty was last seen in the film Chehre directe...

Apple Studios has landed George Clooney and Brad Pitt starrer hot movie package that’s been the subject of a feverish bidding war. The project will be directed by Jon Watts. Spider-Man: Homecoming director Jon Watts will be writing, directing and producing with Clooney’s Smokehouse Pictures and Pitt’s Plan B Entertainment producing. Lionsgate, Sony, Netflix, Universal, Amazon, Annapurna Pictures and Warner Bros. are also said to have circled the project that would see a reunion of the “Ocean’s Eleven” stars. Deadline broke the news of the acquisition adding a theatrical release is also part of the agreement. Although most plot details are currently under wraps. The film is said to focus on two fixers who get the same job. The Pitt-Clooney project can be considered as the latest addition to a growing line-up of films from Apple Studios. The Antoine Fuqua-directed Emancipation , starring and produced by Will Smith, and Martin Scorsese’s western “Killers of the Flower Moon ” starring...

From 20th Century Studios and visionary filmmaker, Ridley Scott comes The Last Duel a gripping tale of betrayal and vengeance set against the brutality of 14th century France. Based on actual events, the historical epic unravels long-held assumptions about France’s last sanctioned duel between Jean de Carrouges and Jacques Le Gris, two friends turned bitter rivals. The Last Duel stars Oscar winner Matt Damon, two-time Academy Award nominee Adam Driver, Emmy winner Jodie Comer and two-time Oscar winner Ben Affleck. The film is directed by four-time Academy Award nominee Ridley Scott. The Last Duel releases on 22nd October in theatres across India. from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://bit.ly/2Y4i8AE

Ever since the Maharashtra government announced that theatres in the state will be re-opening on October 22, it has been announcement galore in Bollywood. Since Sunday, filmmakers have been blocking dates for their film releases. Today, the makers of the much anticipated Gangubai Kathiawadi have announced that it will be the first film to release in theatres next year. Alia Bhatt starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi will be released on January 6, 2022. The trailer of the film was released earlier this year with the expectation of releasing it in theatres on July 30. However, the second wave of the pandemic caused the theatres in the country to shut down once again. The trailer featuring Alia in a never-before-seen role managed to attract the attention of the audience. This is the first time that director Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Alia Bhatt have collaborated.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Bhansali Productions (@bhansaliproduc...

Veteran actress Archana Puran Singh has been appearing as the permanent guest in The Kapil Sharma Show since 2017. Before that, former Indian cricketer and politician Navjot Singh Sidhu took the chair however quit the show to concentrate on his political career. Recently the Congress Chief Navjot has resigned from his position and the internet is getting flooded with memes about his return to the comedy show.  Well, even in the show Kapil and the other cast have joked about Archana for hogging Navjot Singh Sidhu’s laughter seat. Reacting to her replacement rumours, Archana Puran Singh spoke to a tabloid and said if some replacement would take place she'd explore the opportunities that came her way previously. The actress confessed that she had neglected all those opportunities as she had to be stationed in Mumbai due to her commitment to the show. Archana stated that she got an opportunity to shoot in London and various other foreign locations but she couldn’t grab any due to t...

Britney Spears’ father, Jamie Spears, has finally been removed from her conservatorship. After a drawn-out legal battle of quite a long time, the popstar is finally getting freedom from her ‘abusive’ and ‘greedy’ conservator. Judge Brenda Penny ruled that Spears’ father will no longer serve as the conservator of his daughter’s estate, immediately removing him from control of her finances. Penny said, “I believe that the suspension is in the best interests of the conservatee. The current situation is untenable.” According to Variety , Britney Spears’ attorney, Mathew Rosengart, argued in court that her father is “a cruel, toxic, abusive man,” and said that it was long past time to remove him. He said, “Britney Spears deserves to wake up tomorrow without her father as her conservator.” Vivian Thoreen, the attorney for Spears’ father, opposed the suspension, saying it would be better to simply terminate the conservatorship. Rosengart brought up allegations that surfaced in the latest ...

Monson Mavunkal, a fake antique dealer is currently making headlines in Kerala. Now, police have found a car in his possession that is registered under Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan's name. A 2007 model Porsche Boxter was seized by the police a year ago and is now kept at the police station premises at Cherthala in Alappuzha district. The police have seized a total of 20 luxury cars from Monson. As per reports, the car's registration documents have Randhir Kapoor's name in the father's name column and also have Kareena's Mumbai address among other details. However, it is not known how Monson was able to gain custody of the car without transfer of ownership. Monson Mavunkal has been in the news for swindling several people including celebrities, politicians, and top cops by presenting locally made materials as antiques. He claimed to have owned the silver of Judas and the royal throne of Tipu Sultan among other iconic antique pieces. The 52-year-old was ar...

Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh has been named the NBA Brand Ambassador for India. He will engage with NBA Fans in India throughout the League’s 75th Anniversary Season in 2021-22. Interestingly, while Ranveer is associated with promoting basketball in India, it is being reported that Barack Obama is backing NBA Africa! Looks like the league is pulling in global heavyweights for their campaigns! Over the course of the season, Ranveer will participate in a number of league initiatives that will be featured on the NBA’s and his personal social media accounts. Ranveer will attend NBA All-Star 2022 in Cleveland, where he will post behind-the-scenes social media content and meet NBA players and legends. Ranveer previously attended NBA All-Star 2016 in Toronto, where he sat courtside at the NBA All-Star Game. Ranveer will also be featured on “NBA Style” (@nbastyle_in), a new lifestyle-focused Instagram account for fans in India that showcases the convergence of the NBA and popular cultu...

Ajay Devgn starrer Maidaan inspired by an incredible story of one of India's finest coaches is all set to hit the silver screen on 3rd June 2022. Directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma, the film also features Priyamani, Gajraj Rao and Rudranil Ghosh. On September 30, Ajay Devgn tweeted, "Maidaan, A story that will resonate with every Indian, a film that I feel very strongly about. Mark the date on your calendar. Releasing worldwide on 3rd June, 2022." Inspired from an incredible true story, it will showcase the journey of one of the finest coaches that emerged from India, the one who put India on the global map. Maidaan is based on real events between 1952 and 1962, also known as the “golden era of Indian football”. Maidaan, A story that will resonate with every Indian, a film that I feel very strongly about. Mark the date on your calendar. Releasing worldwide on 3rd June, 2022. pic.twitter.com/bmHM2sf8qm — Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) September 30, 2021 Produced by ...

Diljit Dosanjh, the youth sensation who is known for his authentic tone of voice and his edgy style is the new face of FILA in India. There is a true vibe in this association, as both Diljit and FILA embody youthful energy, playfulness, and a distinct style quotient. Apart from being a brilliant musician and an acclaimed actor, Diljit Dosanjh is a real style icon. His bold fashion statements are not only inspiring a whole new generation but his true love towards streetwear culture is also defining trends. In this campaign, Diljit will be seen sporting FILA’s uber-cool Motorsport collection. Motorsport has always been a part of FILA’s DNA and an essential category for the brand. This year the collection debuts a line of apparel and footwear infused with style and performance with a Motorsport edge. Diljit in his own style announced to the world “Hum Fila wale ban gaye” (I have now become part of the FILA family), through his Instagram stories is extremely excited on this association. ...

Set to take place between October 9th and 17th, ALT EFF is back in 2021 with a compelling and entertaining line up of environmental films overseen by a distinguished jury and advisory team of the festival. The program holds 44 films, carefully divided into ten film bundles: Drive-Thru Shorts, Activision, Midnight Tails, What’s On Your Plate?, Sapling Stories (Kids Friendly), Flux & Form, A Chasm of Hope, New Voices, Deep Dive Features and Programmer’s Choice, representing a total of 31 countries and showcasing 33 India premieres. This year’s edition has a new film submission category, a 'Youth Category’, along with International Feature Films, International Short Films, Indian Feature Films, and Indian Short Films. Originally, ALT EFF was conceived as a physical festival, but this year, in order to ensure safety for all festival-goers, ALT EFF remains virtual. Sophy Vsivaraman joins the advisory team of the festival alongside the legendary Mike Pandey, who has spent over 35 y...

Popular television actor Shweta Tiwari has been hospitalized. Reportedly, she has been diagnosed with weakness and low blood pressure. According to Tiwari's team, she did not get sufficient rest because of her schedule. In a statement, Shweta's team said, "The actor had not managed enough rest with immense travel and adding to it the weather change." The team said that she is recovering and will be back home soon. Shweta was recently seen in the finale of the reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 which was aired on Sunday. Contestants Shweta, Arjun Bijlani, Vishal Aditya Singh, Varun Sood, and Divyanka Tripathi had made it to the finale to compete for the winners title. Arjun Bijlani emerged as the winner. Shweta had filmed for the 11th season of Khatron Ke Khiladi in South Africa a few months back. Shweta's personal life also often makes headlines. Earlier this year, when she had left for Cape Town, her estranged husband Abhinav Kohli accused her of keeping hi...

After making India proud with the world premiere of the short film ' Vulnerable: Scars That You Don't See ' at Milano Fashion Week, actor Taapsee Pannu announced its release in India through her social media handle. A collaboration of creative powerhouses Shabinaa Khan and Kulsum Shadab Wahab, the short film now streams over YouTube. Following the acclaim and love the short film received in Milan, it now debuts on the video-sharing platform. Premised on breaking binaries, the film advocates inclusivity and equality. It is the first Indian short film made on decategorising the regimented standards of beauty. It features people of diverse ethnicities, races, and acid attack survivors of Hothur Foundation.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Taapsee Pannu (@taapsee) Kulsum Shadab Wahab, Executive Director Hothur Foundation and founder Ara Lumiere says, "We are born into a world where everything is mapped out by tho...

Kunal Kapoor has been riding the high horse lately with a successful OTT debut with the show ' The Empire ', audiences have showered praises for his performance in the show. Then his second OTT show, Ankahi Kahaniyan premiered for which also he was lauded in abundance. Kunal is currently in Tashkent, representing India and the Bollywood industry at the Tashkent International Film Festival with other actors. Going international, the actor will be in the company of some really great actors like Huma Qureshi, Kunal Kapoor, Aditi Rao Hydari, Gulshan Grover, Richa Chadha, and Boman Irani. The film festival is a 2-3 day affair, where Kunal along with other actors from Bollywood are invited. On the work front, Kunal has some unannounced projects that he is currently working on. The actor will soon also be announcing his debut production venture, with which he will be presenting Shiva Keshavan , a much-anticipated biopic. Kunal also believes in philanthropic work and is the founder...

There’s nothing more fascinating than a delicious thriller with a love story thrown in the middle and Adhyayan Suman’s upcoming film Bekhudi promises to be just that. The movie that stars Angel and Yuri Suri amongst others traces the story of an affluent man who falls in love with a woman who has a dark past. Brimming with passion and thrill, the film is a love story that captures in its folds relatable love angles which connect with today's youth. Designed as a multilayered narration a la Rashomon style, the film’s USP is its melodious music. In a chat, Suman says, "One of the reasons why I did the film was because I had liked the script back then. I had also liked how clear Amit was in his vision and how accommodating he was for an actor like me who had his sense of opinion. I'm very grateful that Amit gave me an opportunity back then. Abhishek, my producer, is a young guy who decided to make this film. It takes a lot for a producer to arrange funds and make a film. H...

SHINee’s Minho and Chae Soo Bin will reportedly star in the upcoming Netflix drama Fabulous. Since his discharge from military, Minho has been making special appearances in dramas, but this will be his first lead role since his return to music and drama world. Korean news agency JTBC News, on September 28, reported that Chae Soo Bin and Minho were cast as the leads of the drama and the filming is expected to begin soon. As reported by Soompi, a source from Chae Soo Bin’s agency King Kong by Starship stated to Newsen, “She has received a casting offer and is in talks.” A source from SM Entertainment similarly stated, “Choi Minho has been offered the role of the main character Ji Woo Min and is positively reviewing it.” The story offour young men and women who have thrown themselves into the fashion industry, Fabulous will portray their work, passion, romance, and friendships, said to be a realistic romance drama about the daily lives of modern men and women who live in the city a...

Nushrratt, who starred in the short film titled Khilauna  directed by Raj Mehta, as part of the anthology Ajeeb Daastaans produced by Dharmatic Entertainment, garnered much praise for performance when the film was released on Netflix worldwide earlier this year. Continuing the same graph, being recognized by the Asian Contents Awards 2021 adds another feather to the cap. Expressing her excitement on being nominated, Nushrratt tweeted, "Ecstatic to be nominated by @busanfilmfest  2021 for its 3rd Asia Contents Awards. Feel honored to see my name alongside other talented actors from different countries. Ajeeb Daastaans journey is still getting sweeter by the day." Ecstatic to be nominated by @busanfilmfest 2021 for its 3rd Asia Contents Awards. Feel honored to see my name alongside other talented actors from different countries. Ajeeb Daastaans journey is still getting sweeter by the day ???? https://t.co/FOrqZw2onH — Nushrratt Bharuccha (@Nushrratt) September 29, 2021...

South-Korean female group MAMAMOO member Hwasa reportedly to make her solo comeback soon. As reported by Korean news agency Sports Chosun on September 29, "Hwasa is preparing for a solo comeback and aiming to release her new album within the year." Following the report, YTN Star reported that source from RBW agency said that Hwasa is steadily working on her solo album. But the exact timing of the release has not been decided. The artist and the agency will make official announcement in the future once the schedule and release date is finalized. In February 2019, Hwasa released her solo debut single “Twit” and had her last solo comeback with “Maria” in June 2020 which proved to be a big hit. On July 23, 2021, Hwasa launched her YouTube channel, "Hwasa Official" and posted her first video. The full-group comeback of MAMAMOO happened in June 2021 with the release of their eleventh EP, WAW along with the lead single "Where Are We Now." WAW topped iTunes...

On Monday, a Thane court issued a show-cause notice to Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar on a defamation suit filed against him over his alleged remarks seeking to compare the RSS with the Taliban. The suit which is filed by RSS activist Vivek Champanerkar in the court of the additional chief judicial magistrate and joint civil judge (senior division), seeks Re 1 as a compensation from Javed. The court ordered the issuance of the notice returnable on November 12. Earlier this month, the 76-year-old poet, lyricist and screenwriter triggered a controversy when he told a news channel that there is a similarity among right wing all over the country. Although he didn’t name the Nagpur-headquartered Hindutva organisation, the former member of Parliament was quoted saying, "The Taliban want an Islamic country. These people want to make a Hindu Rashtra.” Advocate Aditya Mishra, who appeared for the complainant, argued in the court and claimed the defendant (Javed) had made "derogat...

Ever since the Maharashtra government announced that theatres in the state will be re-opening on October 22, it has been announcement galore in Bollywood. Since Sunday, filmmakers have been blocking dates for their film releases. On Tuesday, the makers of Ek Villain Returns announced that their film will be released in theatres on July 8, 2022. John Abraham, one of the lead actors of the film took to his social media handle to make the announcement. "Iss baar eidi villain dega! Tareek aap yaad rakhna - 8th July 2022. #EkVillainReturns on EID 2022," he wrote along with a new poster.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by John Abraham (@thejohnabraham) Directed by Mohit Suri, the film stars John Abraham, Disha Patani, Arjun Kapoor, and Tara Sutaria. The film had gone on floors earlier this year. While the first schedule was shot extensively across multiple locations in Mumbai, the second schedule happened in Goa. The makers...

Even before Nikamma has released, rumours state that Sabbir Khan’s next is an interesting thriller with Sony Pictures. However, instead of creating films, Sabbir has now branched into becoming a content curator. Bringing his versatility to the fore the filmmaker is diversifying his content game and he is set to produce content that does not limit itself to any particular genre or format be it shorts, features, or an extended series. The filmmaker has been developing content over the last two years to set up Sabbir Khan Films holistically. From a robust creative team to multiple active writers room, Khan is collaborating with promising young untapped talents to bring forth unique stories. Backing diverse stories and voices is the agenda of his production house, he says. This is evident as over the past few months, Khan has been busy prepping his second project, a new age thriller with an enviable ensemble of powerhouse performers. Talking about the same, Khan tells us, "This is...

Netflix original series, Squid Game , from Korea, is taking the streaming giant by storm. The ranking of the series in viewership globally is increasing at a rate that might surpass current ratings record holder Bridgerton. The addictive, violent survival drama, which premiered September 17 on Netflix, has transcended cultures and language barriers to reach No. 1 in 90 countries in 10 days, from Qatar and Oman to Ecuador and Bolivia. Squid Game has reportedly entered the U.S. Top 10 list on September 19 at No. 8. It climbed to No. 2 the next day, and hit No. 1 on September 21 being the first Korean original series ever to do so, where it has stayed since, crossing the one-week mark. Its staying power in the top spot is comparable to such Netflix global hits as Bridgerton, Shadow and Bone, Ginny and Georgia and Who Killed Sara? Earlier this year, Lupin , which became the first French series to reach no. 1 in the U.S., currently holds the position of Netflix’s second-most-watched o...

Nominations for the Asia Content Awards were recently announced, and Ali Fazal bags the nomination for Best Actor for his portrayal of Ispit Nair in Forget Me Not,  one of the four films in the Ray anthology on Netflix. Directed by Srijith Mukherji, the story is a modern interpretation of Satyajit Ray’s story ‘Bipin Chaudhary Ka Smriti Bhram.’ Ali plays the role of a cut-throat corporate shark who never forgets anything and has a memory of a computer. On the nomination, he says, "Wow! This was totally unexpected. I am so humbled to receive this nomination and it means a lot to be recognized by ACA. A lot of great content was produced this year in Asia and to land a nomination amongst such an impressive lineup of films and actors is an honour." Nushrratt Bharuccha has also bagged the nomination for Best Actress for Ajeeb Daastaans on Netflix. The 3rd Asian Contents Awards (ACA) is run by the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)’s Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM...