Hera Pheri fans request Paresh Rawal to rethink his decision of quitting the film; actor responds amid legal drama : Bollywood News

The Hera Pheri franchise has found itself in the middle of fresh controversy after veteran actor Paresh Rawal reportedly exited the upcoming installment mid-way through filming. His sudden departure has not only created ripples within the production team but has also triggered legal consequences, with Akshay Kumar’s production house said to be considering legal action […]

Javed Akhtar receives Dostoevsky Star Award for cultural contribution

Javed Akhtar | Photo Credit: India Today Group/Getty Images Veteran screenwriter, lyricist, and poet Javed Akhtar was honoured with the Dostoevsky Star Award by the Russian House on June 6 in Mumbai. The award is presented for his role in promoting cultural dialogue and preserving literary heritage. At 80, Akhtar reflected on the personal significance […]

Sonam Kapoor celebrates 39th birthday with star-studded bash in Mumbai

Kareena Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor and Jahnvi Kapoor | Photo Credit: Getty Images, The Hindu Actor Sonam Kapoor rang in her 39th birthday with a private celebration in Mumbai on Saturday night, attended by close friends and family from the film industry. The gathering saw several Bollywood celebrities arrive to wish the Veere Di Wedding star. […]

Aamir Khan urges fans to say ‘no to piracy’ ahead of Sitaare Zameen Par release; asks, “If you wouldn’t steal a TV, then why is it okay to watch a pirated movie?” : Bollywood News

As Aamir Khan gears up for the release of his much-awaited film Sitaare Zameen Par on June 20, the actor has made a heartfelt appeal to audiences to avoid watching pirated versions of the film. Speaking to News18 Showsha, Khan addressed the issue of piracy and its adverse impact on the film industry — especially […]

Kamal Haasan reacts to Hindi imposition row amid Tamil vs Kannada controversy : Bollywood News

Amid the ongoing controversy around his recent remark on Tamil’s linguistic supremacy over Kannada, veteran actor Kamal Haasan has now stirred another significant conversation — this time addressing the long-debated issue of Hindi imposition in Southern states. Speaking to PTI, the actor-politician weighed in on the importance of linguistic freedom and inclusivity, especially in educational […]

Decoding the Kamal-Kannada episode – The Hindu

Members of Kannada Raksha Vedike stage a protest in Bengaluru on May 29, 2025 against actor Kamal Haasan for his remarks on the Kannada language. | Photo Credit: PTI Actor Kamal Haasan’s remark that “Kannada was born from Tamil” has sparked several debates. But this is not a new idea; it has existed within the […]

Interview | Malayalam filmmaker Vinod AK : ‘Moonwalk’ is inspired by several real-life stories

For Vinod AK, his directorial debut, Moonwalk, is a trip down memory lane to an era when a generation was addicted to breakdance, Michael Jackson and, of course, the moonwalk. Vinod has packed it all in this slice-of-life narrative about a bunch of young men in the late ‘80s, who fell in love with the […]

‘Lokah – Chapter 1: Chandra’: Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naslen headline Dulquer Salmaan’s superhero universe film

First look of ‘Lokah – Chapter 1: Chandra’ | Photo Credit: @dqswayfarerfilms/Instagram Actor-producer Dulquer Salmaan’s Wayfarer Films banner is all set to create a superhero film universe, ‘Lokah,’ in Malayalam, the first of which stars Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naslen in the lead. Titled Lokah – Chapter 1: Chandra, the first look of the film was […]

‘NBK 111’: Nandamuri Balakrishna reunites with Gopichandh Malineni for his next

Nandamuri Balakrishna with Gopichandh Malineni; announcement poster of ‘NBK 111’ | Photo Credit: @dongopichand/Instagram Telugu superstar Nandamuri Balakrishna has reunited with Veera Simha Reddy director Gopichandh Malineni for his next, tentatively called NBK 111. The news was announced on Sunday (June 8), days ahead of the star’s 65th birthday. Vriddhi Cinemas, the banner set to […]

Housefull 5 Box Office: Film sees huge jump on Saturday :Bollywood Box Office

The stage was set on Friday when Housefull 5 took an opening of Rs. 24.35 crores and that too on a non-holiday. Hence, when Saturday saw Eid holiday coming into picture then there was an expected rise in collections. Of course, had this been the first day of release then the benefits would have been […]