ENTERTAINMENT
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Oct- 2024 -23 October
Akansha Ranjan Kapoor opens up about her role in Alia Bhatt’s ‘Jigra’
Akansha made a cameo appearance alongside Alia Bhatt in the film and expressed deep gratitude for director Vasan Bala, whom she described as a major guiding influence in her career. She recalled instantly agreeing to join the project as soon as she received his call, without any hesitation. Mumbai: Actress Akansha Ranjan Kapoor has recently shared her excitement about teaming up with filmmaker Vasan Bala for the film ‘Jigra.’ The film featured Akansha in a cameo alongside Alia Bhatt. The actress expressed deep appreciation for Bala, calling him as a significant guiding force in her career. Reflecting on her decision to join the film, Akansha recounted how, upon receiving Vasan’s call, she didn’t hesitate for a moment before agreeing to take part.…
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23 October
Goldie Behl to do Indian adaptation of international game show “Buy It Now”
Goldie Behl, who is also the husband of actress Sonali Bendre, is producing the show through his Rose Audio Visuals Mumbai: Producer Goldie Behl is set to make the Indian adaptation of the retail reality show “Buy It Now”. The show is known for its innovative format and engaging content. This fast-paced format will not only provide Indian inventors with a platform to pitch their creations, but it will also spotlight local ingenuity and creativity, offering a unique opportunity to turn ‘Make in India’ innovations into household names within 90 seconds. Goldie Behl, who is also the husband of actress Sonali Bendre, is producing the show through his Rose Audio Visuals. The Indian edition retains the core elements of the show…
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23 October
Abhishek Bachchan-starrer “I Want To Talk” to release on November 22
The makers unveiled the title along with an endearing teaser featuring just Abhishek’s voice Mumbai: Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan‘s next christened “I Want To Talk,” which is directed by filmmaker Shoojit Sircar, is all set to hit the big screens on November 22. The makers unveiled the title along with an endearing teaser featuring just Abhishek’s voice. The teaser featured the actor’s bobble head and a voice over by Abhishek, where he is heard saying: “I just don’t love to talk, I live to talk. Zinda hone main aur marne main mujhe bas yeh ek basic difference dikhta hai. Zinda log bol paate hai. Mare huye bol nahi paate.” Production banner Rising Sun Films captioned the teaser: “We all know that one person…
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22 October
Amidst ‘Jigra’ controversy, director Vasan Bala deactivates X account
This comes in the light of the dirty standoff between the producer of ‘Jigra’, Karan Johar and actress-director Divya Khossla, and of course the underwhelming performance of ‘Jigra’ at the box-office. Mumbai: Acclaimed filmmaker Vasan Bala, whose recent release ‘Jigra’ starring Alia Bhatt turned into a box-office debacle, has deactivated his X, formerly Twitter, account. This comes in the light of the dirty standoff between the producer of ‘Jigra’, Karan Johar and actress-director Divya Khossla, and of course the underwhelming performance of ‘Jigra’ at the box-office. However, the filmmaker is quite active on his Instagram. Earlier, a war of words ensued between Divya and KJo as the former accused KJo’s prodigy Alia Bhatt of buying the tickets to ‘Jigra’. While Karan took to the Stories section…
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22 October
Transformation of Ektaa Kapoor from producing family-oriented to bold content
The recent allegations put Ektaa under the spotlight with regard to her streaming platform and her transformation from a television producer known for family dramas to a digital producer who has recklessly leveraged the medium of streaming. Mumbai: Producer Ektaa Kapoor and her mother Shobha Kapoor have been booked under the POCSO act owing to the obscene content involving minors on the streaming platform ALTT owned by Ektaa. This is not the first time the producers have had a brush with the law. Earlier in 2020, an FIR was filed against Ektaa in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The complaint raised allegations of insult to the army personnel in Alt Balaji’s XXX web series. The recent allegations put Ektaa under the spotlight with regard…
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22 October
Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with bone marrow cancer
According to NBC News, Weinstein has chronic myeloid leukemia, a form of bone marrow cancer, reports variety.com. Los Angeles: Disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein is diagnosed with bone marrow cancer. According to NBC News, Weinstein has chronic myeloid leukemia, a form of bone marrow cancer, reports variety.com. “Craig Rothfeld, Mr. Weinstein’s authorized legal healthcare representative in New York State, expresses profound dismay at the speculation surrounding Mr. Weinstein’s medical condition,” Weinstein’s spokesperson Juda Engelmayer said in a statement. “It is both troubling and unacceptable that such private and confidential health matters have become a subject of public discourse. Out of respect for Mr. Weinstein’s privacy, we will offer no further comment.” Weinstein recently appeared in a Manhattan court in September,…
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21 October
Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli celebrate Karva Chauth in true Delhi style
A video circulating online shows Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli attending a Kirtan by Krishna Das to celebrate Karva Chauth. Anushka wore a printed outfit with heart patterns, while Kohli sported denim jeans, a long-sleeve t-shirt, and a baseball cap. Mumbai: Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma and her husband, the Indian batting legend Virat Kohli celebrated Karva Chauth in the most Delhi way possible. A video surfaced on the Internet shows Anushka and Virat attending a Kirtan by Krishna Das to celebrate Karva Chauth. While Anushka was seen dressed in a printed outfit with heart patterns, Kohli opted for a pair of denims, a long sleeve t-shirt and a baseball cap. Anushka and Virat, who are fondly called as Virushka by fans, got married in…
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21 October
Adar Poonawalla acquires 50pc stake in Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions
It is not Reliance but Adar Poonawalla’s Serene Productions that has acquired a 50% stake in Karan Johar’s Dharma. On Monday, October 21, Dharma and Serene Entertainment issued a joint statement announcing that Serene Productions will invest INR 1,000 crore into Dharma Productions and Dharmatic Entertainment, India’s leading production house. Mumbai: Since last few days speculations were doing rounds that Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions is in loss and he is looking to sell some of his stakes to Mukesh Ambani led Reliance industries. However it’s not Reliance but Adar Poonawalla led Serene Productions that acquired a fifty percent stake in Karan Johar’s Dharma. On Monday, 21st October Karan Johar’s Dharma and Adar Poonawalla’s Serene Entertainment released a joint statement stating “Adar Poonawalla led Serene Productions…
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21 October
Actress Sharvari delivers Monday motivation
She shared a series of photos on Instagram where she’s seen playing padel, captioning them, “Serving some #MondayMotivation.” Mumbai: Actress Sharvari, best known for her role in the film ‘Munjya’, is serving up some serious Monday motivation. She shared a series of photos on her Instagram where she can be seen playing padel. Taking to her Instagram handle, she posted a couple of her photos and wrote, “Serving some #MondayMotivation.” In the clicks, Sharvari is seen sport black coloured athleisure paired with white-sneakers. Fans flocked to the comments section to praise the actress. One netizen wrote, “Sharvari mam on fire.” Another said, “My Crush.” A third user commented, “Super fit all the very best for Alpha.” Sharvari has maintained her successful streak…
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21 October
Hockey likely not to be part of 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games
The Glasgow organising team has earlier said they will include just 10 sports in the 2026 Games New Delhi: Field Hockey will be out from Commonwealth Games (CWG) Glasgow 2026, say sources. Field hockey will not be played in 2026 CWG with the official announcement most probably to be made on Monday, sources said. The 2022 edition in Birmingham had featured 19 sports. The Glasgow organising team has earlier said they will include just 10 sports in the 2026 Games. At the 2022 CWG, India won 61 medals, including 22 of them gold. Wrestling (12), weightlifting (10), athletics (8), boxing and table tennis (7 each) contributed the most to the overall tally. Although field hockey has been part of the Commonwealth Games since 1998, the domination of the Australian…
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