Bollywood
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Aug- 2025 -17 August
Big B on ‘changed look’ on KBC: Trying to do best I can for my age
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan celebrated 25 years of Kaun Banega Crorepati and 23 years of hosting the show. Responding to media feedback about his changed look, he said he is “trying to do the best I can” at his age. Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has celebrated the ongoing success of the quiz-based reality show “Kaun Banega Crorepati” and also spoke about “working on his appearance” after feedback from “media friends.” The cine-icon took to Instagram, where he shared a string of images from the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati and wrote: “A bit early for the post for the Blog .. but a day off today so wish to complete all pending work and then catch up on other work and essentials.”…
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16 August
Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra booked in Rs 60 crore cheating case
Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra face an EOW case after a Mumbai businessman accused them of cheating him of over Rs 60 crore in a loan-cum-investment linked to Best Deal TV. Mumbai: Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra, her businessman husband Raj Kundra, and an unidentified individual have been booked by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) for allegedly defrauding a Mumbai-based businessman of Rs 60.4 crore in a loan-cum-investment deal linked to their now-defunct company, Best Deal TV Pvt Ltd, police said on Thursday. According to Mumbai Police, businessman Deepak Kothari has accused the couple of jointly cheating him of more than Rs 60 crore. He alleged that the money, given between 2015 and 2023 in the name of business expansion,…
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16 August
NTR reveals how Hrithik Roshan’s ‘Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai’ inspired him
Ahead of the release of “War 2,” NTR recalls being inspired by Hrithik Roshan’s debut film ‘Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai’ and praises Hrithik as one of India’s best dancers. The film releases on August 14 in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. Mumbai: As his film “War 2” is all set to release on Thursday, star NTR has spoken about his co-actor Hrithik Roshan and revealed that he “went mad”, when he saw his blockbuster film ‘Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai’, which was released in 2000. NTR says, “War 2 is going to be crazy, and the film has come out very well. You will witness the madness on August 14th. I think mine and Hrithik Roshan garu’s careers started at the same time.”…
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14 August
CBFC cuts footage from War 2, runtime now 173 minutes
War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani, gets a trimmed runtime after CBFC cuts 6.25 minutes, including Kiara’s bikini scene and key chase sequences, to preserve the viewing experience. Hyderabad: The much-awaited spy action drama War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani, has undergone changes ahead of its release. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) recently cleared the film with some edits, including the removal of Kiara Advani’s bikini scene. The movie’s original runtime was locked at 179 minutes. However, the team reapplied for certification after trimming 6.25 minutes from the final cut. The edited portions reportedly include a few chase sequences featuring Hrithik and Jr NTR, as well as some shots from…
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14 August
Shreya Ghoshal releases devotional track ‘O Kanha Re’ as a musical tribute to Lord Krishna
National Award-winning singer Shreya Ghoshal releases ‘O Kanha Re,’ a devotional track dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha. The song blends folk tradition with modern charm, celebrating love, devotion, and the spirit of Janmashtami. Mumbai: The National Award-winning playback singer Shreya Ghoshal has released her new track ‘O Kanha Re’ ahead of Janmashtami. The song is a musical tribute to the bond between a gopi and her beloved, mischievous Kanha. The lyrics have been furnished by Saaveri Verma and the song has been composed by Shreyas Puranik. The song features Gopi’s tender complaints woven with affection, devotion, and divine mischief coming alive in a beautiful expression of love and longing through Shreya’s deeply emotive voice. Talking about the song, Shreya said,…
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14 August
Guru Dutt’s letters reflected his longing for his family, his granddaughter Karuna Dutt reveals
On Guru Dutt’s 100th birth anniversary, granddaughters Gouri and Karuna Dutt shared memories of his heartfelt letters to family, revealing his longing for them despite being a workaholic, alongside celebrating restored screenings of his classics. Mumbai: One of the most accomplished filmmakers and actors in Hindi cinema, Guru Dutt had his share of turmoil in his personal life. Much like his films, his life was full of ups and downs. In an exclusive interview with IANS on the occasion of the hundredth birth anniversary of Guru Dutt, the filmmaker and actor’s granddaughters, Gouri and Karuna Dutt, spoke about his films, life, hobbies, and more. While talking about the letters their grandfather wrote to their grandmother, Geeta Dutt, Gouri said: “We’ve…
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13 August
Varun Dhawan reveals why he had the ‘best morning’
Varun Dhawan shared sunrise pictures from Punjab’s farms, calling it his “best morning,” after wrapping the Amritsar schedule of “Border 2,” a war epic directed by Anurag Singh and inspired by the Kargil War. Mumbai: Bollywood star Varun Dhawan revealed he had the best morning as he spent some time in the green “Punjab de khet.” Varun took to Instagram, where he shared a string of pictures of himself sitting on the farm during sunrise. “Punjab de khet… best morning ho gaya,” Varun, who is currently busy with his upcoming film “Border 2”, wrote as the caption. On August 6, the actor revealed that he had concluded the Amritsar schedule of his upcoming war epic. The makers of the film…
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13 August
Farhan Akhtar backed Manipuri movie ‘Boong’ to be Spotlight Film at IFFM 2025
Farhan Akhtar-backed Manipuri film Boong, directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, has been named Spotlight Film at IFFM 2025. The festival runs from August 14-24, also featuring Farhan’s war drama 120 Bahadur. Mumbai: Filmmaker-actor Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment’s latest production, Boong, has been selected as the Spotlight Film of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025. Boong marks the directorial debut of Lakshmipriya Devi, a seasoned industry professional who has previously worked as the first assistant director on acclaimed projects including Luck by Chance, Talaash, PK, and Mira Nair’s A Suitable Boy. Speaking on the selection, Festival Director Mitu Bhowmick Lange said: “We are thrilled to present the world premiere of Boong as this year’s Spotlight Film. It’s…
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13 August
Salman Khan proposes ‘chor police’ league, shares love for childhood games
Salman Khan playfully suggests launching leagues for childhood games like “chor police” and “hide and seek” during the World Padel League launch. He also prepares to host Bigg Boss Season 19 and stars in upcoming films Sikandar and Battle of Galwan. Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who made a surprise appearance at the kick-off for Season 3 of the World Padel League, humorously suggested creating his own leagues for classic childhood games like “hide and seek” and “Chor Police”. Speaking at the event, Salman, whose brother Sohail Khan owns a team at the World Padel League, said: “Main goti league kholunga, kanche, main gilly danda league kholunga is prakaar ke league khelunga, chain cook, hide and seek league, chor police league,…
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12 August
Priyanka Chopra shares why she hurled expletives at Barfi director Anurag Basu
Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas recently shared a nostalgic post on Instagram about her casting journey for the critically acclaimed film Barfi! She revealed that director Anurag Basu initially couldn’t envision her as Jhilmil, an autistic girl, due to her glamorous appearance. Mumbai: Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who was recently seen in the streaming movie ‘Heads of State’, has recollected the interesting journey behind her casting for one of her most heartfelt works, Jhilmil from ‘Barfi’. On Saturday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared a video, showing different scenes from ‘Barfi’. She penned a long note in the caption, as she shared she almost lost out on the role as director Anurag Basu couldn’t picture her as an autistic girl as…
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