Director Santosh Singh reveals Shanaya Kapoor wasn’t the first choice for Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan; says, “We had Tara Sutaria and Pratibha Ranta for the role but…” : Bollywood News

Director Santosh Singh has spoken highly of Shanaya Kapoor, the lead in his upcoming film Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan. Addressing assumptions that the role was handed to her, Singh told Mid-Day that it was Shanaya’s talent, determination, and hard work that earned her the part. Director Santosh Singh reveals Shanaya Kapoor wasn’t the first choice for […]

The Hindu Huddle 2025: Anu Menon calls stand-up comedy ‘difficult’ as people are ‘easily offended’

Actor and stand-up comedian Anu Menon in conversation with Suresh Balakrishna, the Chief Revenue Office of The Hindu Group. | Photo Credit: K. Bhagya Prakash Indian comedy, especially political comedy, faces an existential challenge in the current socio-political climate, observed Anuradha Menon, a pioneering standup comedian and VJ of India, in a session at The […]

‘Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi’ director Sudhir Mishra: I’m not always on the side of my characters

“No critic asks me why I name a film set around the Emergency after a Ghalib couplet,” wonders Sudhir Mishra amid an intense conversation. Two decades after Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, a tale of unfulfilled desires set against the Emergency and the Naxalite Movement stirred our souls, director Sudhir Mishra is mounting another drama set against the […]

The fall of Gemini Studios in Chennai through the lens of writer Ashokamitran

Honoured by the mighty: Chinese Prime Minister Chou En-lai visited Gemini Studios in Madras on December 5, 1956. Here, he is being introduced to actress Padmini by S.S.Vasan, the owner of the studios. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Archives There is nothing in Chennai to indicate the existence of Gemini Studios, a landmark, except the Anna Flyover that […]

Bombay High Court upholds stay on the release of Shaadi Ke Director Karan – Johar for using Karan Johar in their title : Bollywood News

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday upheld the stay on the release of a film tentatively titled Shaadi Ke Director Karan – Johar (also wanted to change it to Shaadi Ke Director Karan Aur Johar), ruling that the movie title infringes on the personality and publicity rights of renowned filmmaker Karan Johar. Bombay High Court […]

Fawad Khan – Vaani Kapoor starrer Abir Gulaal caught in cross-border controversy, Songs removed; release halted shelved Indefinitely amid India-Pakistan tensions : Bollywood News

The romantic comedy Abir Gulaal, starring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan and Indian actress Vaani Kapoor, has found itself at the centre of a geopolitical storm. Originally slated for release on May 9, 2025, the film’s debut has been indefinitely postponed following the tragic Pahalgam terror attack in South Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 […]

Karan Johar opens up on nepotism, calls Suhana Khan a “terrific talent” and Aryan Khan a “rare personality type” : Bollywood News

Filmmaker Karan Johar, on Raj Shamani’s podcast, addressed the debate around “star kids” in Bollywood, stating that consistent talent is key to an actor’s success. He also praised Shah Rukh Khan’s children, Aryan and Suhana Khan. Karan Johar opens up on nepotism, calls Suhana Khan a “terrific talent” and Aryan Khan a “rare personality type” Karan […]

Hum Tum to re-release on May 16 ahead of its 21st anniversary; Dhadkan to arrive a week later : Bollywood News

Bollywood fans, get ready to relive the magic of two iconic films as Hum Tum and Dhadkan are slated for a theatrical re-release this month! The beloved romantic comedy Hum Tum, starring Rani Mukerji and Saif Ali Khan, will return to cinemas on May 16, 2025, followed by the emotionally charged romantic drama Dhadkan, featuring […]

KL Rahul shares the heartwarming story behind baby girl Evaarah’s name, “I stumbled upon this name… I loved it from the minute I saw it” : Bollywood News

Actor Athiya Shetty and cricketer KL Rahul named their daughter Evaarah, a choice with an interesting backstory. KL Rahul shared that he discovered the name by chance and, after looking up its meaning online, was instantly drawn to it. However, getting Athiya on board with the name required some serious persuasion. KL Rahul shares the […]

Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins clocks 5.2 million viewers on Netflix, ranks among top 5 most-watched OTT films in India : Bollywood News

Marflix Pictures’ latest high-octane thriller Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins, has made a spectacular entry into the streaming world, topping Ormax Media’s digital viewership TRP list in its opening week with a staggering 5.2 million viewership count, and stands at the #1 spot as the Top-5 most-watched films on OTT in India, in the […]