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25

Aug

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Manoj Bajpayee, Jim Sarbh’s ‘Inspector Zende’ out on Sept 5

"Inspector Zende", starring Manoj Bajpayee and Jim Sarbh, will premiere on Netflix on September 5. It has been written and directed by Chinmay Mandlekar, and produced by Jay Shewakramani and Om Raut.   The streamer released the film's trailer, which shows Bajpayee's sharp-witted inspector Zende character locked in a tense game of cat and mouse with Sarbh’s charming, yet elusive, Carl Bhojraj role.   The film is loosely inspired by the real-life arrest of notorious serial killer Charles Sobhraj by Mumbai police officer Madhukar Zende.   "What fascinated me about Inspector Zende was that he wasn’t chasing glory — he…

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25

Aug

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Chitrangda Singh reflects on her ‘seductress’ image

Actress Chitrangda Singh recently opened up about the challenges she faced in obtaining meaningful roles in Bollywood and being pigeonholed as a ‘seductress’.   Singh is gearing up for her next project “Battle of Galwan” with Salman Khan. Her last appearance on the big screen was with Akshay Kumar in “Housefull 5” after a gap of seven years.   Singh admitted to missing the thrill of being on the silver screen. “It is a bane of being an actor that you just have to sit and wait,” Singh conceded.   The actress also acknowledged that being typecast with a “seductress”…

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24

Aug

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Gavin Casalegno responds to backlash over ‘Jeremiah’

Actor Gavin Casalegno, who features as Jeremiah Fisher in “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” has finally opened up about getting immense hate for his portrayal of the character.   Adapted from Jenny Han’s best-selling book trilogy of the same name, the series revolves around the love triangle between Isabel “Belly” Conklin (Lola Tung) and brothers Jeremiah (Casalegno) and Conrad Fisher (Christopher Briney) during their summers in the fictional seaside town of Cousins Beach.   Social media turned on Casalegno when Season 3 kicked off last month – and the online hate became so heated that Amazon had to issue a…

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24

Aug

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Vijay Varma, Fatima to star in Manish Malhotra’s ‘Gustaakh Ishq’

Celebrated fashion designer Manish Malhotra is set to make his debut as a film producer with upcoming romantic drama “Gustaakh Ishq”.   The film, scheduled for a theatrical release this November, boasts of a notable cast including Vijay Varma, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Naseeruddin Shah, and Sharib Hashmi.   Malhotra shared the news with a post on his Instagram handle on Sunday morning. He said since childhood, he has lived with "deep love" for cinema.     "Since childhood, I 've lived with a deep ishq for cinema. The magic of the stories, the glow of the screen, and the emotions…

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23

Aug

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‘Stranger Things’ Star Millie Bobby Brown & Husband Adopt Baby Girl

"Stranger Things" star Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi adopted their first child since they tied the knot. Making the announcement, the couple said they have adopted a daughter.     Brown, 21, and Bongiovi shared the news in a brief statement posted on their respective Instagram pages.   “This summer, we welcomed our sweet baby girl through adoption. We are beyond excited to embark on this beautiful next chapter of parenthood in both peace and privacy. And then there were 3," they wrote.     Brown and 23-year-old Bongiovi, who is the son of the renowned musician Jon Bon…

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23

Aug

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Pratik Gandhi’s series “Gandhi” set for TIFF World Premiere

Actor Pratik Gandhi is excited about the world premiere of his much-anticipated series, “Gandhi” at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) next month and says the show is crafted in India for a global audience.    The series, directed by Hansal Mehta, delves into the life of Mahatma Gandhi and the influential figures that contributed to India’s struggle for independence.    “TIFF is a big big moment, not only for me or for the team but for the whole country because it's the first ever Indian series selected there at TIFF. We all talk about India as a soft…

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23

Aug

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Govinda, wife Sunita headed for divorce?

Bollywood Superstar Govinda’s wife, Sunita Ahuja, came into the limelight as she recently became vocal about the couple’s divorce rumours. Now, the fresh media reports suggest that Sunita has filed for divorce on the basis of ‘adultery, cruelty, and desertion’ from Govinda in the Bandra Family Court.   The media reports claim that Sunita has accused Govinda of engaging in extramarital affairs, with specific allegations pointing to his conduct with co-stars and industry associates. The couple, who married in 1987 and have two children, have faced rumours of discord in the past, too.   Govinda was summoned by the court…

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22

Aug

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Actor Raza files police complaint over “false death rumors”

Actor Raza Murad has filed an official complaint at Mumbai's Amboli Police Station on Friday, alleging that a false social media post about his death was circulated online, leaving him "exhausted" from repeatedly clarifying the rumours.   The veteran actor said the "rumour" left him deeply disturbed and forced him to repeatedly clarify that he is alive.   Raza Murad claimed that someone had shared a social media post declaring him dead. He said the post even mentioned his date of birth and a "fake date of death," along with a tribute.   "There are some people who, for reasons…

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22

Aug

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Punjabi comedian Jaswinder Bhalla passes away at age 65

The Punjabi entertainment industry is mourning the sudden loss of iconic comedian and educator Jaswinder Bhalla, who passed away early this morning at Fortis Hospital in Mohali. Renowned for his incisive wit, innate sense of humour, and flawless comedic timing, Dr Bhalla delighted audiences for many years and established himself as a timeless character in Punjabi cinema. After being admitted to Fortis Hospital, Dr Bhalla, 65, passed away early on August 22. Fans and colleagues alike were shocked to learn of his passing, and the Punjabi entertainment community as a whole is in deep mourning. The Balongi cremation ground in…

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21

Aug

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Alia Bhatt trolled for anti-drugs video, NCB reacts

Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt has faced mercilessly trolling and criticism on social media throughout her career.   The “Student of the Year” actress is on the radar of trollers yet again. This time, for endorsing a "drug-free" Bharat campaign of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NBC).   The controversy started when the Chandigarh division of the NBC recently posted a video on their X handle with Bhatt as the face of the campaign.   The caption of the NBC post read, "Alia Bhatt joins hands with NCB to spread the message of a #DrugsFreeBharat #NashaMuktBharat #azadifromdrugs."   In the video, Bhatt…

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