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‘Manike’ singer Yohani picks Hindi films as perfect fit for ‘Ain’t Nobody Like You’ theme song 

Although this is Yohani’s first Hindi song in a while, the singer was busy working on her Sinhalese album ‘Kella’ — which was released last year and featured 14 tracks Mumbai: Sri Lankan singer Yohani has revealed that Hindi films ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’ and ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ would be the perfect fit for her song ‘Ain’t Nobody Like You’ as a theme song. In a recent interview, Yohani, best known for her track, ‘Manike Mage Hithe’, shared her thoughts on how these iconic films align with the vibe and energy of her latest number. The singer also opened up about the inspiration behind her latest Hindi track, marking her return to the Indian music scene after two years. Yohani shared that while it’s her first Hindi song in a while, she was busy working on her Sinhalese album ‘Kella’, which was released last year and featured…

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Harshvardhan Rane to star in Milap Zaveri’s intense romance film ‘Deewaniyat’

Helmed by Zaveri, and co-written by Mushtaq Shiekh, ‘Deewaniyat’ promises to bring an epic tale of passion and heartbreak to the big screen Mumbai: Bollywood actor Harshvardhan Rane will be seen in the romantic film ‘Deewaniyat’, which director Milap Milan Zaveri says is one of the most powerful and heartbreaking love stories he has written along with Mushtaq Shiekh. The filmmaker said: “‘Deewaniyat’ is one of the most powerful and heartbreaking love stories I’ve written along with Mushtaq Shiekh. It has the madness of love.” Helmed by Zaveri, and co-written by Mushtaq Shiekh, ‘Deewaniyat’ promises to bring an epic tale of passion and heartbreak to the big screen. The filmmaker said that he is excited to be directing Harshvardhan, whom he tagged…

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This is Richa Chadha’s Valentine’s Day gift: A new love story titled ‘Akhri Somvaar’

The slice-of-life story, written by Richa herself during the second Covid lockdown when she channelled her creativity, is based on her experiences of growing up in a middle-class Punjabi household, from childhood Mumbai: This Valentine’s Day, actor Richa Chadha is set to captivate audiences with a brand new love story. The ‘Heeramandi‘ actor has unveiled ‘Akhri Somvaar’, a dramedy that she has not only written but also stars in. As per reports, during the second lockdown, while the world was at a standstill, Chadha wasn’t content just being a producer. She channelled her creativity into writing the script for a heartfelt dramedy. Speaking about the project, Richa shared, “From my experiences of growing up in a middle-class Punjabi household, from my childhood, watching older cousins be set up for arranged marriages, emerged this deeply personal story that I think a lot…

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Who was the first Indian actor to earn Rs 1 crore per film?

In 1992, The Week magazine called Chiranjeevi Bigger than Bachchan because of his success in Telugu films Hyderabad: Tollywood megastar Chiranjeevi recently made news for his remarks about his family. At a film event, he joked that his house feels like a “ladies’ hostel” because of his granddaughters. He said he hopes for a grandson to continue his legacy and told his son, Ram Charan, to have a boy this time. His comments received mixed reactions from the public. The First Indian Actor to Earn Rs. 1 Crore Chiranjeevi was the first Indian actor to charge Rs. 1 crore for a single film. In the 1990s, Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan was the highest-paid actor, earning about Rs. 90 lakh per…

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RGV’s sensational comments on Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth

RGV believes that Rajinikanth is best in superstar roles, and his fans expect him to appear grand and powerful, he suggested that playing a normal, everyday character might not work for him Hyderabad: Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma (RGV), known for movies like Satya and Sarkar, recently shared his thoughts on the difference between a star and an actor. He said that superstars like Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan are seen as demigods rather than great actors. The Difference Between a Star and an Actor RGV explained that actors focus on playing characters, while stars entertain with their larger-than-life presence. He questioned if Rajinikanth could play deep roles like Bhikhu Mhatre from Satya. He also said that Rajinikanth’s slow-motion walk is what…

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Rashmika Mandanna: I don’t take my life too seriously

The actress says she doesn’t follow a strategy when it comes to picking films and adds that she doesn’t take her life too seriously, believing that one “divine power” is guiding her New Delhi: Known for her impressive performances in movies, Rashmika Mandanna, fondly called “Crushmika” by her fans, has gained significant popularity for her versatility and captivating screen presence. However, the actress says she doesn’t follow a strategy when it comes to picking films and adds that she doesn’t take her life too seriously, believing that one “divine power” is guiding her. It won’t be wrong to call Rashmika one of the top heroines in Indian cinema courtesy the work she has done in blockbusters such as the “Geetha…

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Samantha’s cozy dinner date – Who’s the man in the blue shirt?

Speculations are rife that the mystery man could be filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, as Samantha was recently spotted holding his hand at an event Hyderabad: Samantha Ruth Prabhu has been grabbing a lot of attention lately. Her ex-husband Naga Chaitanya recently spoke about their separation, revealing that they have both moved on. While Chay is now married to Sobhita Dhulipala, Samantha, too, is in the news for her rumored relationship. Her latest pic is enough to fuel the rumours now. On Valentine’s Day, Samantha shared a series of photos on Instagram to launch a new product from her brand, Secret Alchemist. However, among the 12 pictures, one particular snap grabbed everyone’s attention. The actress was seen raising a toast with a…

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Pakistani drama Sunn Mere Dil last episode: Sad ending on cards?

The second-last episode was aired on February 13, leaving fans on edge Islamabad: Just a week more, and the most talked-about Pakistani drama, Sunn Mere Dil, will finally bid farewell to the screens. Starring Wahaj Ali as Bilal Abdullah and Maya Ali as Sadaf, the much-anticipated last episode is all set to air next Wednesday, February 19. The second-last episode aired on February 13, leaving fans on edge. A promo for the finale has now been released, giving a glimpse of what’s in store. While fans were at least hoping for Bilal and Sadaf to finally tie the knot, it looks like the makers have something entirely different planned. Going by the promo, Sadaf might end up going back to…

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Revelation: This is why Selena Gomez says ‘it will be very hard to return to music’

The ‘Wolves’ hitmaker who has enjoyed significant success as both singer and actor hopes that ‘Emilia Perez’ proves to be a launching pad for her acting career, and acknowledges that she’s “a little too old for the pop-star life” Los Angeles: Singer-actor Selena Gomez will find it “very hard” to return to making music after the success of ‘Emilia Perez’. The 32-year-old actor had a starring role in the Jacques Audiard-directed musical crime film, and Gomez revealed that she intends to “focus” on film and TV projects in the coming months. She said at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival: “I think film and art-making and being around such incredible, talented people that have done nothing but uplift me along the way. It’s going to be very hard for me to ever go back to music after this.”…

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Oscar presenters to include Halle Berry and Emma Stone. Know what else is happening on show

The Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, March 2, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Here’s everything you need to know about the world’s most-awaited awards ceremony, which is set to be broadcast live by ABC and a few streaming platforms Los Angeles: After devastating wildfires tore through Los Angeles, the 97th Academy Awards are going forward. Like the Grammys and other awards shows this year, the ceremony will be transformed by the fires and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has pledged to help its members and the broader film community recover. Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s show: When are the Oscars? The Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, March 2, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The show, to be broadcast live by ABC, is scheduled to begin at 7…

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