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Ameesha Patel, renowned for her straightforward demeanor, recently made a triumphant return to the silver screen with the blockbuster 'Gadar 2,' starring opposite Sunny Deol. In a recent Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on X (formerly known as Twitter), Patel addressed a variety of fan questions, including a cheeky suggestion about marrying Bollywood superstar Salman Khan.

Tanushree Dutta has strongly responded to Nana Patekar's recent comments dismissing the MeToo allegations she made against him. In a recent interview with Times Now, Dutta accused Patekar of being a «pathological liar» and claimed he is fearful because his support base in Bollywood is declining.

Jindal Steel’s capacity expansion will fuel growth, but beware the China factor Despite the settlement, the controversy resurfaced when Earlyman Films and Kondurkar Studio, which claimed credit for the campaign, entered it in the Cannes Lions awards and the Kyoorius Creative Awards 2024. While the Kyoorius committee, after reviewing the case with industry juries and a legal team, decided to disqualify all entries from Kondurkar Studio and Earlyman Films across categories, the campaign went on to win a Silver Lion and a Bronze Lion at the 2024 Cannes Lions in the Film Craft category. This was despite the ongoing legal and ethical questions about its origin, rekindling the debate over who rightfully owns the idea behind the campaign.

Weekend number two was just as joyous for “Inside Out 2.”

police have arrested two persons in connection with a burglary at actor Anupam Kher's office this week, an official said on Saturday. Majid Sheikh and Daler Bahreem Khan were taken into custody from the Jogeshwari area on Friday night for committing the crime, he said. Police said the two were serial thieves and would travel to various places in the city by autorickshaws to steal. The two struck on Wednesday at Kher's office on Vira Desai Road in the Amboli area and took away negatives of a film produced by his company and Rs 4.15 lakh. They also committed theft in Vile Parle that day, the official said.

Junaid Khan, whose debut film "Maharaj" premiered on Netflix after the Gujarat High Court lifted an interim stay on the film's release The period drama, backed by Yash Raj Films (YRF), is based on an 1862 libel case involving a Vaishnavite religious leader and social reformer Karsandas Mulji. «I cannot explain in words what I'm feeling right now. 'Maharaj' has been a long and wild journey for me, but all's well that ends well I guess,» the debutant actor said in a statement issued on Saturday. The Gujarat High Court on Friday observed that «Maharaj» did not target the Vaishnav Pushtimarg sect as alleged by its members, who had filed a petition against the release of the film, claiming that it hurts religious sentiments. The film has nothing objectionable or derogatory, the court said after watching it, and allowed its release on streaming platform Netflix.

Margot Robbie celebrated for her portrayal of Harley Quinn in the DCEU, finds her future with the character in limbo. Despite Robbie's acclaimed performances, DC has announced four upcoming Harley Quinn projects for 2024, none featuring Robbie. This situation raises questions about her role in the evolving DC Universe.

Nag Ashwin’s epic sci-fi fantasy ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ is all set to be a global juggernaut! Advance ticket bookings for the Prabhas-Deepika Padukone-starrer have been nothing short of phenomenal! According to a report shared by Prathyangira Cinemas, which is in charge of the movie’s distribution in North America, the magnum opus has sold more than 77K tickets and earned a staggering $2.6 million in advanced sales. Sharing a poster of the movie, the X handle of the movie wrote, “RAMPAGE in TOP GEAR. Kalki 2898 AD total North American pre-sales crossed $2.6 Million. Prabhas' game is going to be wild in the coming days.” If the demand remains steady, ‘Kalki’ can overtake SS Rajamouli's epic period drama ‘RRR’, which amassed an impressive $2.75 million in terms of advanced ticket sales in the US.

₹250 crore, reported Bollywood Hungama, citing industry sources. The production house, owned by Vashu and Jackky Bhagnani, is also downsizing its operation post consecutive Box Office failures of its Badhe Mia Chote Mia, Bell Bottom, Ganapath, Mission Raniganj, etc. According to the news report, Vashu Bhagnani had downsized the production house's workforce to recuperate the losses.

the Beatles. She is halfway through the most lucrative concert tour ever. A film version of it grossed over $260m at the box office last year.

Donald Sutherland, a veteran Hollywood actor is known for some of his notable films like The Dirty Dozen, Don't Look Now, A Time To Kill and many more. June 20 was an incredibly sad day for the Hollywood fraternity as he passed away due to unspecified illness at the age of 88, according to a Cinema Blend report. Donald is also the father of popular actor Kiefer Sutherland, known for his epic performances in Designation Survivor, streaming on Netflix, and long-running Fox drama series 24, where he played the role of Jack Bauer.

Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim marks a significant return to Middle Earth cinema, adapting uncharted aspects of J.R.R. Tolkien's mythology. This animated film in the Japanese Anime style represents a fresh take on the beloved franchise, arriving a decade after Peter Jackson's final Hobbit installment and amidst ongoing Middle Earth projects, including Amazon Prime's The Rings of Power.

Daniel Craig confirmed his exit from the James Bond franchise, the question looming large on Bollywood is what qualities the new superspy must possess and what should he look like. As the untitled 26th James Bond movie has been planned with Idris Elba, Tom Hardy, Henry Cavill and James Norton, the question is, what must be the new 007 agent like? Earlier it was rumored that Aaron Taylor-Johnson had been cast as the new James Bond, later it was also suggested that Taron Egerton is now the favorite. What Debbie McWilliams did say?

David Dhawan's 1997 Judwaa — a film Tarkovsky never lived to see, though I like to imagine he shook a leg to Disco Dancer tunes like other Russians. The clip in question had the 'Chalti hai kya nau se baara' line. I was sucked right in. I must have listened to the full song a few dozen times between then and now — and watched the scene, which has two Salman Khans performing increasingly manic dance steps. I loved the tune, rhythm, lyrics with their evocation of old-world memories like iced Mangola, but also the visuals. The audacity of it, the crass maleness, the Salman-ness, and the fantasy scenes in the police station where Anupam Kher and other cops are both moral-policing and dancing along (because multiple possibilities can co-exist in this sort of sequence).

Inside Out 2" has emerged as the biggest blockbuster of the year after going past «Dune 2». The animated film has so far collected $285.7 million. "Dune: Part Two" had a box-office collection of $282 million to become the highest-grossing film in the North America. «Inside Out 2» has achieved the feat within just eight days of running in theaters after collecting $30.5 million on Friday.

Jessica Alba returns to the screen in the Netflix thriller "Trigger Warning," portraying Parker, a skilled Special Forces operative who returns to her hometown following her father's suspicious death. Directed by Mouly Surya and drawing inspiration from action classics like "John Wick" and «Rambo: First Blood,» the film unfolds as Parker confronts a gang of criminals linked to a corrupt politician, played with fervor by Anthony Michael Hall.

Brief Encounter, I really do. But if it came down to that or the other black-and-white British romance from 1945, I’d choose Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger’s I Know Where I’m Going every time.

Matthew Lewis, widely recognized for his role as Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter film series, has expressed openness to appearing in the forthcoming Harry Potter TV series reboot by Max. Despite not actively seeking a return to the wizarding world, Lewis shared that he would certainly consider it if approached.

Sara Ali Khan recently became emotional while reminiscing about her late 'Kedarnath' co-star, Sushant Singh Rajput. In an interview with Mid-Day, Sara credited Sushant for the success and appreciation she received for her debut film, highlighting his significant impact on her career. During the interview, Sara shared her heartfelt memories of working with Sushant. She recalled a particular instance when she was struggling with a scene. «There was a moment when Gattu Sir (director Abhishek Kapoor) was rushing, and he and Sushant had worked together before. I went to Sushant and said, ‘I don’t know how to do this, there’s one line, just show me.’ He showed me, and I just copied him,» she recounted, visibly emotional. Sara emphasized how much Sushant influenced her. «Being able to speak Hindi the way that I do is something that people appreciate about me. Whether it’s being as curious as I think I am, so much of it is Sushant. Any love I’ve gotten for 'Kedarnath,' and it’s a lot, it’s just all him. I can’t give you a memory without him,» she added with tears in her eyes.

Anurag Kashyap, known for his candid opinions, recently addressed issues of racism and hypocrisy prevalent in Bollywood. He has been vocal about various aspects of the film industry, ranging from the lack of support for independent films to the rising costs associated with actors. In a recent interview with Janice Sequeira, Kashyap highlighted how the industry perceives talent and individuals based on stereotypes.

Hinduja family were convicted on Friday for exploiting underpaid servants at their luxurious villa in Geneva, Switzerland. The elder family members, Prakash Hinduja (78) and Kamal Hinduja (75), who were absent from the trial due to health issues, received sentences of 4 1/2 years each. Ajay Hinduja and his wife Namrata, who were also not present in the courtroom, were sentenced to 4 years, as reported by Bloomberg. The Hinduja family's business manager, Najib Ziazi, received an 18-month suspended sentence. The Hindujas expressed their dismay at the court's decision and announced an appeal has been filed to a higher court. They hope to overturn the verdict, which found them guilty of exploiting vulnerable domestic workers, as reported by PTI.