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17

Aug

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Trailer of ‘The Bengal Files’ released amid controversy

After the slew of controversy during the trailer launch of ‘The Bengal Files’ in Kolkata, the director Vivek Agnihotri has unveiled the much-awaited trailer of the film.   Two-time National Award winner Vivek Agnihotri is returning to the big screens after his superhit film, ‘The Kashmir Files’, which starred Anupam Kher in the lead role.   His new film focuses on the alleged 'Hindu Genocide' during the Direct Action Day in 1946. It explores communal violence in undivided Bengal during the 1940s. The film also covers the Noakhali riots of 1946.   The trailer starts with a monologue about Bengal…

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17

Aug

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Hollywood pressure to oppose Israel ruined ‘Snow White’: Gal Gadot

Gal Gadot stoked a major controversy during a recent interview when she blamed the “pressure on celebrities to speak out against Israel” as the reason behind the box office failure of Disney‘s live-action ‘Snow White’. Mounted on a budget of over $250 million, 'Snow White' barely grossed $200 million worldwide, leading to massive losses for Disney.    “I really enjoyed filming that movie, I really had fun,” said the ‘Wonder Woman’ actor during an appearance on Israeli TV show ‘The A Talks’ that aired Thursday.    While the film was widely criticised for its drab storytelling and performances, it was…

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17

Aug

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Piper Perabo loves playing villain

"Covert Affairs" star Piper Perabo loves portraying a character with negative shades.   Perabo, who won praise for playing Juno, the evil head of a private intelligence corporation in South Korea, in spy thriller series ‘Butterfly’, said the experience was "fun and relaxing".   "Playing the villain is so much fun... I think the villains in Hollywood keep that secret to themselves so that they don’t have to give up the great parts," the 48-year-old actor said in an interview.   Also starring Daniel Dae Kim, the series made its debut on Prime Video on August 13.   "I think…

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17

Aug

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Aryan Khan set to ‘toast and roast’ in ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’

The much-awaited first look of Aryan Khan's debut directorial ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’ was unveiled by OTT giant Netflix on Sunday.   The show is a genre-defying series that blends self-awareness with cheeky humour. It promises a stylised yet chaotic world, provocative yet rooted, the official press release stated. Aap ne maanga aur Netflix ne poora kar diya….yeh thoda zyaada ho gaya nahi? Par aadat daal lo…..kyunki….The Ba***ds of Bollywood Preview will be out on August 20.#TheBadsOfBollywoodOnNetflix @NetflixIndia @RedChilliesEnt @gaurikhan #AryanKhan @bilals158 #ManavChauhan… pic.twitter.com/moqMBdhWXU — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) August 17, 2025 Written and created by Aryan in collaboration with…

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16

Aug

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‘The Bengal Files’ trailer launch cancelled in Kolkata

Director Vivek Agnihotri has alleged that the Kolkata Police prevented the trailer launch of his film, 'The Bengal Files'. Agnihotri claimed that the event, scheduled at a private hotel, was disrupted after unknown individuals cut the wires. "If this is not dictatorship/fascism, then what is?" he asked.   He suggested that the incident proved the film's importance, stating, "Law and order in your state has failed, and this is the reason that everyone supports 'The Bengal Files'." He added that the hotel management could not provide a reason for the cancellation, despite the event having gone through all the necessary…

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16

Aug

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Amitabh on Abhishek winning Best Actor award

Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan bagged the Best Actor award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) for his acting in “I Want to Talk”. The festival commenced on Thursday and will conclude on August 24.   Speaking as a proud father, Megastar Amitabh Bachchan praised his son for the achievement, saying that he is the “pride and honour of the family”.   Amitabh posted pictures of Abhishek on his personal blog on Saturday. The first picture featured Abhishek holding the award, while another featured him on the cover of a magazine.   "The happiest Father in the entire Universe…

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15

Aug

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Film review | Here’s what Coolie and War 2 could learn from Sholay

Two huge films, with hundreds of crores riding on them, clashed on a rainy Thursday morning as I braced myself for the big-screen battle before sunrise. I made it to a 6am show in Andheri because there’s no better feeling than watching a full house Rajinikanth film first day, first show. Coolie, directed by crowd favourite Lokesh Kanagaraj, was released on the occasion of the superstar completing 50 years since he pushed open the gate in style in Apoorva Raagangal, a 1975 Tamil-language romantic film. The hype was massive — second only to the Kamal Haasan-Mani Ratnam-AR Rahman combo Thug Life.And…

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14

Aug

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Movies that brought patriotism to life on screen

As we celebrate Independence Day today, here’s a look at the some actors who have played patriotic characters on screen. Be it films or series, celebrate Independence Day with these must-watch creations. High flyingJackie Shroff: BorderJackie Shroff-starrer Border continues to top the list of impactful patriotic films. As Wing Commander Anand Bajwa, Jackie Shroff brings an incredible level of gravitas and maturity with his years of experience as an actor, making the film a must-watch this Independence Day.   Grit & intensity Ram Charan: RRRIn RRR, Ram Charan shows what grit, intensity and the need to raise one’s voice for…

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14

Aug

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Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra booked in ₹60-cr fraud case

A case has been filed against actor Shilpa Shetty, her husband Raj Kundra, and another individual, for allegedly cheating a Mumbai-based businessman of over ₹60 crore. The alleged fraud is linked to a deal involving the couple’s now-defunct firm, Best Deal TV Pvt. Ltd.   The case against Shetty and Kundra was filed by businessman Deepak Kothari, who alleged that the couple conspired to defraud him of ₹60 crore between 2015 and 2023.   Kothari, director of Lotus Capital Financial Services, said in his complaint that one Rajesh Arya introduced him to the couple, who were then directors of Best…

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