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John Abraham, Jacqueline Fernandez and Rakul Preet Singh set the stage on fire with the grand music launch of Attack

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John Abraham’s upcoming action entertainer  Attack  has raised the anticipation levels higher ever since the launch of the teaser, trailer and first song  'Ik Tu Hai'  from the movie. Helmed by Lakshya Raj Anand, Part 1 of  Attack  is a big-ticket franchise based on a world where future wars will be fought on technology and artificial intelligence. The grand mega music album launch was held at IIT Mood Indigo amongst the college students, graced by John Abraham, Jacqueline Fernandez, Rakul Preet Singh, Music composer Shashwat Sachdev, along with crackling live performances by Jubin Nautiyal, Shreya Jain and Girish Nakod. John Abraham interacted with the IIT students in the crowd and encouraged them to do their best for India’s future in IIT. The event commenced with the love song  ‘Ik tu hai’,  sung by Jubin Nautiyal which was the major highlight of the entire evening, the song is picturised on the journey of love from the first meeting, to a passionate love story, to then b

Tara Sutaria replaces Kiara Advani in Murad Khetani's Apurva

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Tara Sutaria, who was last seen in Tadap opposite Ahaan Shetty, has been signed on yet another interesting project. After being a part of a few sequels like Student of The Year 2 , Ek Villian Returns and Heropanti 2 , Tara is expected to experiment with a woman-centric film. The Marjawaan actress has been roped in as the leading lady of the Murad Khetani production Apurva . While rumours were rife that the film is expected to feature Kiara Advani, it seems that Tara Sutaria has come on board for Apurva . A source had earlier mentioned that the film is expected to be an adrenaline pumping thriller and traces a day’s journey from a woman’s life.  Although further details on the film are currently being kept under wraps, all we know is that it is expected to be a small-budget project. Interestingly, this film will be a first for Tara Sutaria, who has not experimented with a woman-centric film by far. As for Kiara Advani, it is being said that since the actress is already expected to

EXCLUSIVE: Abhinav Shukla reveals his most memorable experience with Rubina Dilaik on Wanderlust

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MX Studios recently released their 6-part series Wanderlust featuring Indian Television’s most loved couple - Rubina Dilaik and Abhinav Shukla, where they succumb to the ‘Yes’ theory in life. The show captures the madly in love duo experiencing the culture of Abu Dhabi in a unique way - be it hitting the beach, enjoying the luxuries of life, experimenting with adrenaline-pumping activities and overall - satiating their wanderlust. Each episode of the show offers a variety of memorable experiences that Rubina and Abhinav undertake in the picturesque Abu Dhabi. From trying different cuisines to exploring hidden gems in this beautiful city and finding that picture-perfect moment to chronicle their day, the couple is seen living their best life.  Talking about his experience in Wanderlust, Abhinav Shukla got into an exclusive with  Bollywood Hungama. You and Rubina are adventure freaks, and you both often travel a lot together. So what does travel mean to you both? Firstly, travelling

EXCLUSIVE: Rubina Dilaik reveals a thrilling experience on Wanderlust; says " I cried and yelled out of fear"

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MX Studios recently released their 6-part series Wanderlust featuring Indian Television’s most loved couple - Rubina Dilaik and Abhinav Shukla, where they succumb to the ‘Yes’ theory in life. The show captures the madly in love duo experiencing the culture of Abu Dhabi in a unique way - be it hitting the beach, enjoying the luxuries of life, experimenting with adrenaline-pumping activities and overall - satiating their wanderlust. Each episode of the show offers a variety of memorable experiences that Rubina and Abhinav undertake in the picturesque Abu Dhabi. From trying different cuisines to exploring hidden gems in this beautiful city and finding that picture-perfect moment to chronicle their day, the couple is seen living their best life.  Talking about her experience in Wanderlust, Rubina Dilaik got into an exclusive interview with  Bollywood Hungama. You and Abhinav are adventure freaks, and you both often travel a lot together. So what does travel mean to you both? For me, i

Brahmāstra makers to give a glimpse into the world of Alia Bhatt’s character Isha on March 15 with a special video

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On December 15 last year, the team of the much-awaited film Brahmāstra unveiled the motion poster of Ranbir Kapoor as Shiva in a grand event in Delhi. They also announced that the film will be released on September 9, 2022. The makers had promised to share assets from the film leading to the days of the release of the film. Now, the team is all set to unveil the first look of their leading lady Alia Bhatt. Alia Bhatt will be celebrating her 29th birthday on March 15 and according to reports, the team is planning on launching a special video to unveil Alia's look from the film. According to the report, the video will give a glimpse into the world of Alia's character Isha. The report further states that the video might also have actual visuals from Brahmāstra . The next two months will see a couple of teasers and posters from the film before the team drops the first theatrical trailer in July. Recently, while talking to Bollywood Hungama , Apoorva Mehta, CEO of Dharma Produ

Himanshu Soni continues to shoot for Agar Tum Na Hote in spite of major injury on set

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Zee TV's  Agar Tum Na Hote  lead actor Himanshu Soni was recently injured on the sets of the show whilst shooting for an extensive sequence. In spite of the heavy injury Himanshu chose to continue shooting for the show. "Yes I recently suffered a back injury on set while shooting for a long sequence and I have in fact been advised bed rest for two months, but as the main character on the show I know how important it is for me to be present for each scene. Hence I am ensuring I turn up to shoot every day and shooting for the entire 12 hour stretch with no breaks in between. Though at the same time I am ensuring that I take good care of my back to not harm it any further", shares Himanshu. Himanshu further says, "Coming from a daily soap background, I know the importance of telecasts and episode banks going on time due to the channel and producers having their deadlines. So while my health is important, I have committed to this show and it is my responsibility as an

Nora Fatehi to judge the upcoming season of Dance Deewane Junior

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One of the most popular and loved performers in India, Nora Fatehi has left her imprints across mediums including judging dance reality shows as a guest. Having appeared on an episode of Dance Deewane with Madhuri Dixit Nene as a guest judge in last season, Nora Fatehi will now be judging the upcoming season of Dance Deewane junior. Hugely popular for her remarkable dancing skills and personality, Nora Fatehi enjoys an incredible fanbase amongst kids especially. With the wild popularity of the hashtag #DanceWithNora, curated to present a platform for people to showcase their talent, people from across the world have developed a strong affinity for Nora as a mentor. Bringing together the frenzy amongst the young fans and the remarkable knowledge and expertise in dance, Nora Fatehi has been roped in as the judge for the upcoming season of Dance Deewane junior, banking upon the humungous response to her episodes as the co-judge. A source close the development confirmed the same saying

The Kashmir Files’ director Vivek Agnihotri, actor Pallavi Joshi and producer Abhishek Agarwal meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi

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Director Vivek Agnihotri's The Kashmir Files was released in theatres on March 11. While the film opened with limited screens in India, the positive response to the film has led to an increase in the screen count for the film. A day after the release of the film, Vivek Agnihotri along with his actor-wife Pallavi Joshi, and producer Abhishek Agarwal met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Abhishek mentioned that PM Modi had appreciative words for the movie. Abhishek took to his Twitter handle to share pictures from the meet. "It was a pleasure to meet our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi Ji. What makes it more special is his appreciation and noble words about #TheKashmirFiles. We've never been prouder to produce a film. Thank you Modi Ji @narendramodi @vivekagnihotri #ModiBlessedTKF,” he wrote in his tweet. Retweeting Abhishek's post, Vivek wrote, "I am so glad for you @AbhishekOfficl you have shown the courage to produce the most challenging truth of Bhara

Ranveer Singh acknowledged as Number 1 by football icon Ledley King

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Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh is currently in the UK after being specially invited to watch the prestigious premier league football, the biggest footballing event in the world. Ranveer met the English football icon Ledley King who presented him with a customised No 1 jersey, an acknowledgment of Ranveer’s dominance in the industry today. Ranveer is one of the best actor of the generation and has delivered a string of blockbusters to establish himself as a bonafide superstar in the Indian film industry. Ranveer uploaded an image of the jersey unveiling on his social media, visibly delighted about this special moment. Ledley, who was highly rated as a central defender and spent his entire career at Tottenham Hotspur, presented him with this customised Tottenham jersey. Ranveer, an ardent Arsenal supporter, was overjoyed about his visit to the Tottenham stadium. He says, “What’s a Gooner doing at Tottenham Hotspur stadium? Sizing up the enemy? I had a superb time touring the awe-in

Meezaan Jafri bags Satyameva Jayate director Milap Zaveri’s next

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Meezaan Jafri, who made his debut with the Sanjay Leela Bhansali production Malaal , is expected to have bagged Milap Zaveri's next film. Milap, who recently collaborated with Nikhil Advani's production for the John Abraham, Divya Khosla Kumar starrer Satyameva Jayate 2 , is expected to once again collaborate with him for a romantic comedy and Meezan will be featuring as the leading man. Although Meezan Jafri was earlier seen in the comedy sequel to the Paresh Rawal starrer Hungama 2 , this will be the actor’s first romantic comedy. A source confirmed the same adding, “Meezan is really excited to team up with the hit jodi of Milap Zaveri and Nikhil Advani. He loved the script and he will be seen in a never-before-seen avatar. The deal is almost locked and the team will be making an official announcement soon”. However, the actress and the other details about the film are yet to be revealed. Besides Satyameva Jayate 2 , the producer-director combo of Nikhil Advani and Milap Z

A Thursday actors Yami Gautam Dhar and Neha Dhupia visit Delhi Commission for Women

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Riding high on the critical acclaim and success of her latest movie streaming on Disney+ Hotstar A Thursday , Yami Gautam Dhar recently visited the Delhi Commission for Women. Accompanying her was her movie co-star Neha Dhupia. Both the gorgeous actresses had an engaging conversation with Swati Maliwal – Chairperson, Delhi Commission for Women, and other dignitaries on various initiatives undertaken by them for ensuring safety for women in the capital of India. The trip to Delhi turned out to be a heart-warming experience for Yami and Neha to meet the entire team and to see their passion towards this noble initiative. Also, the actresses got to know in detail about the ‘181’ helpline number to register complaints about violence against women and the patrol vans which are dispatched immediately to ensure prompt action is taken. Taking to social media, Yami shared "An engaging conversation with @swati_maliwal Chairperson, Delhi Commission for Women and other dignitaries on vario

SCOOP: Akshay Kumar starrer Mission Cinderella sold to Hotstar for Rs. 135 crore; Direct to digital premiere for THIS reason

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After Laxmii and Atrangi Re , it's time for another Akshay Kumar film to take the direct to digital route. His upcoming thriller, Mission Cinderella , directed by Ranjit Tiwari will see a direct to digital premiere on Disney+ Hotstar. The movie has been sold by producers, Vashu & Jackky Bhagnani for a sum of Rs 135 crore. "Basically, Akshay's acting fees for Mission Cinderella have been recovered from the sale of digital rights. Of course, the amount is not the highest ever for a digital premiere, as the OTT players have slowed down, but it's one of the biggest deals for a direct to digital premiere. The platform is looking to make Mission Cinderella their big Summer 2022 attraction," revealed a source close to the development. The satellite and music rights too have been pre-sold and overall, the packaged deal of Mission Cinderella has fetched the producers an approximate profit of Rs 20 crore. " Mission Cinderella isn't exactly a big screen

CONFIRMED: Alia Bhatt-starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi to release on Netflix after completing 8 weeks in cinemas

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After the third wave subsided, Badhaai Do , starring Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar, was the first film to be released in cinemas. However, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi was the first biggie to try its luck in cinemas. All eyes were on the Alia Bhatt starrer and thankfully, it took a great start. The film continued to grow with each passing day and it has already crossed the Rs. 100 crore mark. Recently, it was reported that thanks to the encouraging theatrical business of Gangubai Kathiawadi , the makers decided to premiere the film on Netflix after 8 weeks instead of the four week rule that’s being followed in the pandemic. When contacted, Jayantilal Gada, one of the producers and distributors of the film, confirmed to Bollywood Hungama that the film would indeed release on Netflix after 8 weeks. When asked whether the decision to push this window from 4 weeks to 8 weeks was taken post it’s release in cinemas, he said, “That’s not true. The film was always meant

Akshay Kumar flags off 'Bachchhan Paandey Ki Sawari' in Mumbai; truck to travel to Delhi

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Akshay Kumar is currently gearing up for the release of his upcoming film Bachchhan Paandey . The actor is leaving no stone unturned to promote his film which will be hitting the theatres on March 18. The film directed by Farhad Samji also stars Kriti Sanon, Jacqueline Fernandez, Arshad Warsi, and Pankaj Tripathi. On Saturday morning, Akshay flagged off the Bachchhan Paandey truck which will be travelling across Indian cities. Named the Bachchhan Paandey Ki Sawaari, the truck will be travelling across cities starting from Mumbai to Delhi. The truck was flagged off from Sun N Sand Hotel in Juhu, Mumbai on Saturday at 9.30 am by Akshay Kumar. The orange colour truck had the film's name in bold and also has a call to action number through which a few lucky people will get the chance to converse with the lead actor. Since Akshay’s character in the movie is seen riding a truck and that forms the film's major highlight, the makers had planned a one-of-its-kind road trip in a

BTS’ Permission to Dance on Stage concert in Seoul to be live streamed in 25 cities in India at PVR Cinemas on March 12

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PVR Pictures, the distribution arm of PVR Cinemas in association with HYBE and Trafalgar Releasing, will be hosting the live screening of the BTS Permission to Dance on Stage - Seoul: Live Viewing, a   live concert by K-Pop sensational band, BTS from   Seoul in India .   The first show on 12 th  March 2022 at 2:30 PM at select 46 PVR properties in 25 cities across India will be available for live viewing. The recorded screenings of the live broadcast will be replayed later at 6:00 PM on the same day. BTS – PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE is the latest world tour series headlined by BTS, featuring powerful performances and the greatest hit songs from throughout their incredible career. The 21 st  century pop icons are making its return on the stage in South Korea in front of a live audience for the first time since 2019.  PVR from India will be among the worldwide cinemas in 60 countries/regions that will be live screening the concert. Commenting on the iconic initiative, Mr. Kamal Gian

BTS’ SUGA, Jun Ji Hyun and Kim Hee Sun donate Rs. 62 lakh each to aid wildfire victims

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South Korean juggernaut BTS’ SUGA, actresses Jun Ji Hyun and Kim Hee Sun have each made generous donations for the victims of wildfires raging across Uljin, North Gyeongsang and Samcheok, Gangwon in Korea. As various Korean media outlets report, BTS member Suga, who recently turned 29 on March 9, celebrated his birthday by making a thoughtful donation of 100 million won (Rs. 62 lakh approx.) to help those affected by the ongoing wildfire on the eastern coast of Korea. The silent donation was revealed when Hope Bridge Association of the National Disaster Relief shared that the artist donated as a way of celebrating his birthday. “I hope [my donation] will be used for residents who are suffering from the damages of the wildfire,” the idol said of his warm gesture. Actress Jun Ji Hyun also donated 100 million won (around Rs. 62 lakh) for the victims of wildfire, as reported by the Hope Bridge Association of the National Disaster Relief on Thursday. Actress Kim Hee Sun also came forwar

Kakao Entertainment denies reports about acquiring Lee Soo Man’s shares in SM Entertainment

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Following the ongoing rumors about Kakao Entertainment acquiring SM Entertainment, a spokesperson from Kakao clarified and denied the reports of the potential acquisition. According to Korean tabloid Soompi, last year, it was reported that HYBE, CJ ENM, and Kakao were all competing to acquire Lee Soo Man’s stake in SM, with HYBE’s offer said to have been rejected. However, that same morning, Kakao officially clarified that nothing yet had been decided. A spokesperson for the company stated, “In order to strengthen the competitiveness of our global content business, we have been consistently reviewing a wide variety of possible measures, including partnerships and equity investment, but at the moment, nothing concrete has yet been decided.” Previously, it was reported that SM Entertainment's founder and head producer Lee Soo Man has put up approximately 18.7% of his shares in SM Entertainment for sale and on March 11, a Korean media outlet reported that Kakao had agreed to purch

Elvis star Austin Butler in talks to play Feyd-Rautha in Dune: Part 2

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Hollywood actor Austin Butler is reportedly in early negotiations to play the antagonist in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part 2 starring Timothée Chalamet. According to Variety, the Elvis star might join the cast of Dune: Part 2 as the villainous Feyd-Rautha, the sadistic nephew of Baron Vladimir Harkonnen (Stellan Skarsgård) and the heir to the Harkonnen Empire. The actor is currently in “the very early stages” of joining the film. His role of Feyd-Rautha was played by Sting in David Lynch’s infamous 1984 film adaptation. Earlier this week, Florence Pugh was finalized to join the sequel for the role of Princess Irula. If Austin Butler joins, he will appear alongside the original ensemble of Denis Villeneuve’s franchise, reprising their respective role, including Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Zendaya and Javier Bardem. The two-part film is based on the novel of the same name by Frank Herbert. Set in the far future, Dune: Part 1

Akshay Kumar makes a special appearance on India’s Ultimate Warrior; announces Rs. 10 lakh prize money for the winner of the show hosted by Vidyut Jammwal

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Bollywood’s ultimate action hero, Akshay Kumar is sure to impress his fans once again with his special appearance in Discovery's latest reality series India’s Ultimate Warrior hosted by martial arts enthusiast Vidyut Jammwal. In an ode to his love for Muay Thai, Taekwondo, and other combat forms, Akshay Kumar with his impressive entry in a helicopter joined Vidyut in the third episode as a special guest and honorary dojo master to support him in his quest to find the nation’s next ‘Mahayoddha’. While the actor shared unheard anecdotes from his struggling days in Bollywood, Akshay also conducted an empowering priming session before presenting the contenders with uphill tasks to test them on one of the most crucial warrior attributes i.e., Focus. So impressed was he with the zeal and determination of the contestants, that Akshay announced to give INR 10 Lakhs from his side. The action star would be giving out this prize to the contestant on earning the coveted title of ‘India’s Ult

Court orders a stay on the release of Vivek Agnihotri’s film The Kashmir Files

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Vivek Agnihotri's film The Kashmir Files was all set to hit the big screen today. However, it seems like the film has hit a roadblock hours before its release. Shalini Khanna, wife of Squadron Leader Ravi Khanna, has claimed that the film has depicted her husband in a wrong manner. She had watched the film at its special premiere on March 4. Shalini said that she had expressed her issue with the film right after the premiere while talking on the stage. However, she said that the makers did not pay heed to her objection. When the makers did not revert, Shalini took the legal route. The order issued by the court reads, “Suit for mandatory injunction directing the defendants to immediately remove and delete the scene and incorrect facts displayed/shown vis-a-vis the husband of the plaintiff, namely Martyr Squadron Leader Ravi Khanna, in the Movie and the trailer of the movie The Kashmir Files, set to be released on March 11, 2022, which is absolutely and entirely unrelated and non-

Salman Khan to start shooting with Chiranjeevi for Godfather from March 12 in Mumbai

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Salman Khan recently wrapped the shooting of his upcoming film Tiger 3 with Katrina Kaif and Emraan Hashmi. Reportedly, after a brief break post the shoot of Tiger 3 , the actor is all set to shoot for his cameo in Chiranjeevi's film Godfather . The actor will start shooting on March 12 at ND Studios in Karjat. As per reports, the shoot was supposed to take place in January, however, it was delayed as Chiranjeevi had tested positive for COVID-19. With Godfather's shoot getting delayed, Salman got back to Tiger 3 and now the superstar duo is set to unite at ND Studios in Karjat. The shoot will be wrapped up in a week with the superstars shooting some dramatic and action scenes. Reports also state that Chiranjeevi will be flying to Mumbai soon for the shoot and will most likely stay at Salman's farmhouse in Panvel during the shoot. Meanwhile, after wrapping the shoot of Godfather , Salman will reportedly do a photoshoot for his December 30, 2022 release Kabhi Eid Kabhi

The Flash and Aquaman 2’ pushed to 2023; Shazam sequel moved up for Christmas release; Wonka, Black Adam and more release dates changed by Warner Bros

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Warner Bros. studio made massive changes in the release dates for a number of movies, including five highly-anticipated DC films. As Deadline reports, a number of these films, which are VFX heavy, are being pushed due to the logjam in post-production. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom and The Flash are both being pushed to 2023 due to such delays with visual effects houses are facing. Release date for Jason Momoa-starring Aquaman sequel moves from December 16 to March 17, 2023 while The Flash shifts from November 4 to a release on June 23, 2023 with Zachary Levi returning as the DC hero. Shazam! Fury of the Gods, being the only movie to move up a few months, is now slated for a release around Christmas this year, on December 12, 2022 while Timothée Chalamet’s Christmas-themed Wonka, which tells the origin story of chocolatier Willy Wonka , moves from March 17, 2023, to December 15, 2023, delivering treat during 2023 holidays. Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam is being pushed to Octobe

Aditya Roy Kapur and Sanjana Sanghi starrer Om: The Battle Within to hit the screens on July 1, 2022

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Aditya Roy Kapur will next be seen on the big screen in an action-packed avatar in the film Om: The Battle Within. The film directed by Kapil Verma has Sanjana Sanghi as the female lead. On Friday, the makers announced that the film will be released on July 1, 2022. Making the announcement, the makers also dropped a new poster featuring Aditya Roy Kapur. In the poster, the actor can be seen operating a heavy machine gun while flaunting his ripped body.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by @adityaroykapur The film was announced in December 2020 and is now all set to release on the big screen. For the film, Aditya trained in Kung fu, Tai Chi and handling assault weapons for four months. Producer Khan had also booked a dance rehearsal hall in Bandra where Aditya would train for two hours everyday with his three instructors- two of whom would train him in martial arts and one for cardio and stretches. The team also hired a chef for