Filmmaker Hansal Mehta confirms that the upcoming Ranveer Singh-led film Pralay is an original story and not an adaptation of José Saramago’s 1995 novel Blindness. Although early speculation suggested the film might be based on the novel centering on a mysterious epidemic causing sudden blindness Mehta clarified that the script was developed independently. The film…
It was on this 4th April 1898 that, poet, songwriter and dramatist Harindranath Chattopadhyay was born in Hyderabad.The veteran actor who had a serious career in literature, is remembered for his brief comic roles in Hindi and Bengali films. Born to an illustrious family, his father was a scientist and mother a singer. His elder…
Casting director Mukesh Chhabra has revealed that the acclaimed role of Rehman Dakait in the film Dhurandhar, eventually played by Akshaye Khanna, was initially turned down by three prominent actors. According to Chhabra, the actors—one from South Indian cinema and two from Bollywood declined the part due to concerns regarding the film’s structure. The actors…
Zayed Khan recalled that Shah Rukh Khan directly asked him, “Can you act?” before casting him in Main Hoon Na without a formal audition. The opportunity arose unexpectedly when Zayed visited Farah Khan’s office, thinking he was there to discuss choreography for a different project.Shah Rukh Khan entered the room and asked Zayed, “Don’t listen…
The teaser for Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana has drawn mixed reactions, with many on social media comparing its VFX unfavorably to the “visually splendid” and “realistic” style of Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan films. The comparison sparked a debate about the aesthetic quality of high-budget epics, with some users asserting that “not everyone is Mani Ratnam” when…
Recent reports reveal Shiv Sena(UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has been actively engaging in parliamentary proceedings and commenting on national politics,but there are no reports of a“major announcement on future politics” after a private meeting with PM Modi. On March 23, 2026, Priyanka Chaturvedi praised the Prime Minister’s Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting regarding the…
It comes as a most shocking news that on Thursday, 2nd April 2026, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) stripped-off Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha from his position as the Deputy Leader of the Party in the Upper House. Reportedly, Punjab MP Ashok Mittal has been appointed as the new Deputy Leader.According to party sources AAP…
Members of minority committee has filed a police complaint (FIR) in Mumbai against the makers of Dhurandhar 2 The Revenge (also referred to as Dhurandhar) and actor Ranveer Singh for allegedly disrespecting Gurbani. The controversy stems from a scene where a character reportedly smokes while reciting sacred verses, sparking outrage over hurt religious sentiments, demanding…
YRF and Yash Chopra’s blockbuster film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge released in 1995 was, and remains, far more than a love story amid Raj and Simran (Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol)It was a,cultural watershed that bridged generations, reconciled opposing values, and redefined the Indian diaspora experience. DDLJ was a “Bridge” for the Diaspora as it…
Alia Bhatt recently consulted Sadhguru for parenting advice concering her daughter, Raha amidst a conversation in Chennai. When Alia asked how to know if she is being a good parent, Sadhguru responded that “a worried parent is not a good parent,” advising parents not to burden themselves with excessive worry. Sadhguru emphasized maintaining inner balance…
