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…
There is a big question whyMS Dhoni isn’t allowed to bypass standard pre-embarkation screenings whereas Sachin Tendulkar is exempt from airport security checks. The reason learned is that becauseSachin Tendulkar is a recipient of the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honor, which grants him high-level exemption, whereas M.S. Dhoni is not. This honorary status allows…
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…
Sanjay-Dutt and Madhuri Dixit created a balance that audiences found irresistible. “Saajan,” a romantic musical, highlighted their emotional depth, while “Khalnayak” cemented their place as a hit pair, with Madhuri’s iconic “Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai” dance number becoming legendary. Inarguably they were B’town’s iconic duo and were a premier hit pair of the early…
Three films made with the same title flopped, costing the makers a huge loss and tarnishing the superstar’s image. Three films made with the same title were major flops, costing the makers a significant amount of money and tarnishing the superstar’s image. Inarguably, some titles in the Hindi film industry have proven to be unpropitious.Films…
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…
