Anil Kapoor confirmed in March 2026 that he continues to receive regular royalty payments for his role as Prem Kumar in the 2008 film Slumdog Millionaire, nearly 18 years after its release. He noted a recent payment of £3,000 (approximately ₹3.3 lakh) and stated his total earnings from the project are approaching half a million…
In the late 60s/70s Kishore Kumar overshadowed Mohammad Rafi, particularly afte release of the film Aradhana in 1969.Amidst that era. Kishore Kumar surpassed Rafi in popularity and demand. Ironically,.Rafi’s dominance declined as Kishore Kumar emerged as the most sought-after singer of the 1970s.The rise of Kishore’s popularity marked a shift in the musical landscape where…
Notably, actor and director Rishab Shetty recently shared an enthusiastic review of the spy thriller Dhurandhar The Revenge (Dhurandhar 2) lauding the Aditya Dhar directorial and Ranveer Singh-starrer for its intense impact. Shetty labeled the film more than a continuation, calling it a “statement”.“War Drum” Analogy: He praised the intensity of the film, saying, “Every…
Beyond the primary cast of Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi, and Sara Arjun, several supporting actors in Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge have delivered performances that are receiving critical acclaim and audience praise. The seven unsung heroes who deserve more attention:- *Gaurav Gera (Mohammed Aalam): Known primarily for comedic…
Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha saga is Bollywood’s most enduring, “unresolved” enigma, defined by intense on-screen chemistry, whispered real-life romance, and ultimate silence. Their alleged affair, peaking in the 1970s and 80s, remains a “soft corner” mystery, famously mirroring their lives in the 1981 film Silsila. Their connection was characterized by charged glances and immense professionalism,…
Indisputably Moushumi Chatterjee and Biswajit Chatterjee are celebrated icons who truly represent the grace and sophistication of Indian cinema’s golden and transitional eras. Acknowledged for their refined screen presence, they embodied a blend of natural beauty and suave romantic charm that marked both vintage Bollywood and Bengali cinema. Moushumi Chatterjee (often noted as having made…
Renowned author columnist Shobhaa De shared mixed, often critical, views on Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge. De has criticized the marketing and hype surrounding the film, particularly the portrayal of Akshaye Khanna’s role, calling the focus on his “entry dance” and overall hype “manipulative”.Performance Criticism: She noted that the hype made it seem as though Khanna…
To mark the end of Ramadan, Qatar’s Crescent Sighting Committee has asked residents to observe (sight) the Shawwal crescent on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.The committee will meet that evening to review testimony and confirm the date. The final announcement determines if Eid occurs on March 19 or 20, 2026. Meanwhile, the Saudi Supreme Court has…
Veteran filmmaker Shekhar Kapur over a media interaction opened up on his ambitious, long-delayed film “Paani” revealing that the project fell through due to creative and casting disagreements with Yash Raj Films notwithstanding six months ofpre-production and preparation with lead actor Sushant Singh Rajput. The key reason for putting “Paani” in the back- burner he cited that it…
Fans rewatching the ‘Gehra Hua’ song from the film Dhurandhar afore its March 19 hype have hilariously spotted that the “Pakistan” mall scene was actually filmed at Inorbit Mall in Malad, Mumbai. Viewers identified the location from the song’s video, noting prominent Mumbai-based surroundings rather than a Pakistani setting. Social media users and fans quickly identified the Inorbit…
