ENTERTAINMENT

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…

Read More »

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…

Read More »

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,…

Read More »

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…

Read More »

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…

Read More »

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…

Read More »

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…

Read More »

Adar Poonawalla-led Serene Productions to pick 50% stake in KJo’s Dharma

Enters into binding agreement to invest Rs 1,000 crore in Dharma Productions and Dharmatic Entertainment New Delhi: Vaccine maker Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla-led Serene Productions on Monday said it will pick 50 per cent stake in Karan Johar‘s Dharma Productions and Dharmatic Entertainment for Rs 1,000 crore. Serene Productions has entered into a binding agreement to invest Rs 1,000 crore in production house Dharma Productions and Dharmatic Entertainment (Dharma), the company said in a statement. Subsequently, Serene Productions will hold a 50 per cent stake in Dharma, with Johar retaining the remaining 50 per cent ownership, it added. “Poonawalla’s investment values Dharma at Rs 2,000 crore,” the statement said. “We hope to build and grow Dharma and scale even greater heights in the years to come,”…

Read More »

SC dismisses PIL seeking content monitoring on OTT and digital media platforms

The plea, filed by advocate Shashank Shekhar Jha, said that OTT and different digital media platforms have surely given a way out for filmmakers and artists to release content without being worried about getting clearance certificates from the censor board. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a direction to the Centre for the establishment of a proper board to monitor and manage content on different OTT and digital media platforms. Dismissing the petition, a bench, headed by CJI D.Y. Chandrachud, said that the petition raised a “policy matter” that the apex court cannot adjudicate in the exercise of its power under Article 32 of the Constitution, empowering the Supreme Court…

Read More »

Madhuri Dixit has this special message for Priyanka Chopra

Madhuri appreciated the creativity and hard work of the whole team, urging fans to watch the film. The Marathi film, which addresses the critical global issue of water scarcity, is bankrolled by Priyanka’s production house. Mumbai: Priyanka Chopra Jonas recently took to Instagram to express her heartfelt gratitude to Madhuri Dixit for her kind words of praise for her film ‘Paani.’ In an Instagram post, Madhuri appreciated the creativity and hard work of the whole team, urging fans to watch the film. The Marathi film, which addresses the critical global issue of water scarcity, is bankrolled by Priyanka’s production house. Taking to her Instagram story, the ‘Dostana’ actress reposted Madhuri’s post, writing, “Thank you @madhuridixitnene.” Heaping praise on the film, the ‘Dil…

Read More »