Category: Entertainment

Mumbai: Twenty-five years after Dil Chahta Hai arrived in theatres and changed the way friendship, relationships and young urban India were portrayed on screen, Farhan Akhtar has acknowledged one of the film’s enduring criticisms: its female characters received considerably less screen time than its three male leads. Looking back at his 2001 directorial debut, Akhtar agreed that the film was primarily centred on Akash, Sid and Sameer, played by Aamir Khan, Akshaye Khanna and Saif Ali Khan. However, he stressed that the women in the story were never intended to…

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Mumbai: Actor Anjana Sukhani recently revisited some of the most memorable moments from her career, including an early experience of working with megastar Amitabh Bachchan. What stayed with her was not simply the opportunity to share a set with the legendary actor, but a small act of consideration that she says revealed the humility and thoughtfulness behind his towering public persona. Sukhani recalled shooting a chocolate commercial with Bachchan when she was still new to the entertainment industry and had very little professional experience. The advertisement was filmed at the…

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Mumbai: For actor Vidhatri Bandi, some moments stay with you long after the applause fades. One such memory from her acting journey is performing a scene for Hollywood star Jennifer Aniston during a masterclass at UCLA. At a time when Bandi was still navigating self-doubt and questioning whether acting was truly the path she wanted to pursue, the experience became an unexpected turning point—one that strengthened her belief that she belonged in the world of performance. Bandi was among 45 students selected by her professors, Andrea Bandewald and Nikki DeLoach,…

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After “Undi Bundi” Fever, Avanika Films Unveils the Visual Identity of a Film That Promises Rollicking Laughter and Nostalgic Memories Mumbai: The momentum surrounding Prem Keetanu continues to build. Just days after the release of the infectious dance number “Undi Bundi” captured audiences’ hearts and set social media ablaze, Gaurav Verma’s Avanika Films has unveiled a new poster that visually encapsulates everything the film promises: laughter, chaos, and the unfiltered joy of youth. The poster is an invitation. It’s also a perfect visual metaphor for the film’s narrative DNA. A…

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Mumbai: Acting is far more than delivering lines in front of a camera. It demands an understanding of character, emotion, movement, voice and the ability to make even the most complex roles feel authentic. For several Indian actresses, that understanding began long before they stepped onto professional film sets. They chose formal training in acting, theatre and filmmaking, investing in the craft and developing the skills that would later shape their screen careers. Among them are Rasika Dugal, Kalki Koechlin, Tillotama Shome, Athiya Shetty and Vidhatri Bandi—performers whose journeys reflect…

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From Minimalist Aesthetics to Bold Prints—Disha Patani, Ananya Panday, and More Show Why Bikinis Remain the Ultimate Vacation Wardrobe Staple Mumbai: As the season shifts and vacation plans crystallize, one wardrobe essential remains timeless: the perfectly styled bikini. Whether the occasion calls for sun-soaked beaches, poolside lounging, or monsoon getaways, Bollywood’s most stylish actresses are demonstrating that bikini fashion is far more nuanced than simply selecting a swimsuit—it’s about understanding color theory, minimalism, layering, and the power of accessories. The Lime-Green Moment: Disha Patani’s Bold Simplicity Disha Patani has carved…

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Mumbai: Akshay Kumar is heading where he hasn’t gone before – alien territory. The actor has begun shooting for Samuk, Vipul Amrutlal Shah and Kanishk Varma’s ambitious survival-action thriller that brings together an international creature and stunt team in a bid to mount one of India’s biggest theatrical genre spectacles. Produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, directed by Varma and co-produced by Aashin A. Shah, the film is being mounted as a large-scale pan-Indian theatrical with global production ambitions. The project has been in development for over two years, with Varma…

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Raj Kundra Discusses Ambitious Heist Drama That Defies Conventional Genre Expectations, Already Drawing Comparisons to Global Hit Money Heist Mumbai: Raj Kundra’s second venture into Punjabi cinema is proving to be both commercially successful and conceptually ambitious. The Great Punjab Robbery, currently enjoying a strong theatrical run, marks the actor’s continued commitment to expanding the boundaries of Punjabi storytelling—and represents a risk that even his wife, Shilpa Shetty, initially questioned. The Skepticism That Became Validation When Kundra first shared the film’s premise with Shilpa Shetty, her reaction was pragmatic rather…

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Producer Opens Up About the Emotional Milestone of Sharing the Panel with Sushmita Sen, Reflecting on 16 Years of Evolution Mumbai: Producer Pragya Kapoor experienced a profound moment of closure and recognition when she took her place on the selection committee for Miss Universe India 2026. For the first time, she stood alongside some of India’s most accomplished women—including Sushmita Sen—as a jury member evaluating the nation’s top pageant contenders. But for Pragya, this wasn’t simply a professional achievement. It was a full-circle return to a chapter of her life…

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Filmmaker and Environmentalist Brings Creative Vision to Prestigious Pageant as Panel Crowns Kerala’s Kaziah Liz Mejo Mumbai: Producer and environmentalist Pragya Kapoor has achieved a significant milestone in her multifaceted career, joining the esteemed selection committee for Miss Universe India 2026 for the first time. The honor places her alongside an impressive roster of accomplished women, including former beauty queens Sushmita Sen and Urvashi Rautela, pageant veterans Celina Jaitly and Rhea Singha. A Platform Beyond Beauty For Pragya Kapoor, the appointment represents more than ceremonial recognition. As she took her…

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