Category: Entertainment

Mumbai: There’s an unwritten rule that Bollywood has lived by for decades, one that nobody says out loud but everybody seems to follow anyway. Chase creative fulfilment, and you risk losing the mass audience that fills theatres on a Friday. Chase the box office, and you’re expected to quietly set aside any ambition of experimentation. Pick a lane. Stay in it. That’s how the industry has traditionally sorted its stars into neat, marketable boxes. Riteish Deshmukh doesn’t seem to have gotten the memo — or more accurately, he seems to…

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Mumbai: For thirteen years, Ricky Kej made music that was designed to be forgotten the moment it did its job. A jingle for a soap brand, a hook for a soft drink, a melodic sting for a car commercial — write it, sell it, move on to the next one. By his own count, he composed somewhere around 3,500 of these pieces across his career, working with nearly every major brand an Indian household would recognise. It was steady work, and by most measures, a successful career. And yet, somewhere…

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Lucknow: Bollywood stars Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta touched down in Lucknow this week as part of the promotional run for their much-anticipated film “Batwara 1947.” The star cast spent the visit taking part in various promotional events across the city. During their time there, the duo paid a courtesy visit to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at his official residence. Sunny Deol’s son and actor Karan Deol was also present at the meeting. Following the visit, both the Chief Minister and Sunny Deol took to social media to…

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Mumbai: Anmol Cinema premiered Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh and Vaani Kapoor starrer Raid 2 on Friday, July 31 at 7:30 pm, taking viewers into a world of power, corruption, deception and high-stakes drama. Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, the film brought back Ajay Devgn as IRS officer Amay Patnaik, an honest and fearless officer who refuses to surrender before powerful and corrupt individuals. The film follows his latest confrontation with a formidable adversary, Dada Bhai, played by Riteish Deshmukh. The clash between Amay Patnaik’s quiet determination and Dada Bhai’s calculated…

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Madhya Pradesh/Uttar Pradesh: Life’s toughest decisions are not always about choosing between right and wrong. Sometimes, they involve choosing between personal desires and family responsibilities. In Sun Neo’s Thodi Si Umeed, Thoda Sa Aasman, Abhijeet finds himself caught in precisely such a dilemma. While he loves Anupriya, he is being pushed towards marrying Vaidehi to fulfil his family’s expectations and protect their happiness. Talking about the ongoing storyline, Gaurav Bajpai, who plays Abhijeet, said viewers are currently witnessing one of the most difficult phases of his character’s life. Although Abhijeet…

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Mumbai: For some, the monsoon brings memories of hot tea and family time; for others, it means school holidays, lush green landscapes or simply enjoying the changing weather. But for actors who have moved to Mumbai, the season often takes on a completely different character—one defined by resilience, fast-paced city life and Mumbai’s famously unstoppable spirit. This monsoon, Sony SAB actors Iqbal Khan, Devish Ahuja, Khyati Vyas, Muskaan Bamne and Manish Wadhwa opened up about their favourite rainy-season memories, comparing the monsoons of Mumbai with the weather they experienced in…

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Mumbai: Sony SAB’s Hastinapur Ke Veer brings alive the untold childhood years of the Pandavas and Kauravas, celebrating the friendships, values and experiences that shaped their journeys. While the young characters often find themselves on opposing sides in the story, the bond shared by the young actors off-screen is filled with laughter, teamwork and genuine friendship. On Friendship Day, the young cast took a brief break from their busy shooting schedules to celebrate their special bond. The actors exchanged friendship bands and chocolates and spent time laughing and enjoying each…

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Mumbai: Sony SAB’s show Yeh Baatein continues to entertain audiences with its distinctive blend of humour and engaging medical cases. Actress Chhavi Pandey has joined the show as Dr Preeti Deshmukh, bringing a fresh dimension to the storyline. A talented surgeon, Dr Preeti combines confidence, warmth and emotional depth, adding a new energy to the JBM Medical College Hospital. Deeply committed to her profession, Dr Preeti’s personal journey also brings several new layers to the narrative, making her an intriguing part of Dr Dev’s world. In a recent interaction, Chhavi…

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Mumbai: Sony SAB’s popular show Pushpa Impossible continues to keep audiences engaged with its emotional storytelling, strong family relationships and gripping twists. As Pushpa, played by Karuna Pandey, inches closer to taking Kadambari, portrayed by Brinda Trivedi, to the Supreme Court, her fight for truth and justice takes a dangerous turn, forcing her to make one of the most difficult choices of her life. In the upcoming episodes, Kadambari becomes determined to stop Pushpa from taking the battle forward and begins executing a series of carefully planned moves. Without informing…

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Mumbai: This Independence Day, Zee Cinema will honour the courage, patriotism and sacrifice of the Indian Armed Forces with the World Television Premiere of Border 2. Scheduled for August 15 at 7:30 pm, the much-awaited war drama will make its television debut exclusively on Zee Cinema. Directed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 carries forward the legacy of JP Dutta’s iconic Border, which continues to hold a special place in the hearts of audiences nearly three decades after its release. While retaining the emotional core associated with its predecessor, Border 2…

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