Lisa Mishra recalls going through multiple rounds of auditions to bag The Royals’ role: “Each one different than the last” : Bollywood News

Singer and actress Lisa Mishra is all set to captivate audiences with her role in the high-society drama series The Royals. While fans are excited to see Lisa in a fresh avatar, the journey to landing the role of ‘Niki’ was anything but easy. Lisa recently opened up about the intense audition process she went […]

Government of India bans Pakistani dramas, songs, and films on OTT platforms : Bollywood News

Amid the rising tension between India and Pakistan, the Indian government has banned Pakistani dramas, songs, films, and podcasts on all Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms and other streaming services operating within the country. The directive, issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Thursday, May 8, 2025, instructs these platforms and digital intermediaries to immediately […]

Bhumi Pednekar talks about stepping into Sophia’s world in The Royals; says, “It felt refreshing and intimate to play her” : Bollywood News

Bhumi Pednekar, widely recognised for her portrayals in socially driven cinema, is now venturing into a more glamorous and stylised space with her first web series The Royals. The Netflix show, co-created by Rangita and Ishita Pritish Nandy, premieres on May 9 and features Bhumi in the role of Sophia – a poised, layered character […]

Bhool Chuk Maaf’s last minute OTT release faces backlash from exhibitors: “Opening advances and then pulling out of releasing a film is UNHEARD of. This NEVER happens, that too on the last day” : Bollywood News

Dinesh Vijan has been a darling of exhibitors as his films like Stree 2, Chhaava, Munjya etc. have done extraordinary business in cinemas. But on the morning of May 8, he broke the hearts of cinema owners across the country. An announcement came from the makers that Bhool Chuk Maaf, their next film starring Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa […]

Exhibitors furious as Bhool Chuk Maaf skips theatrical release for OTT: Betrayal or smart move, what really happened? : Bollywood News

While the official reason being cited for the sudden and unprecedented cancellation of Rajkummar Rao’s latest comedy Bhool Chuk Maaf is Operation Sindoor, many insiders I spoke to feel there’s more to this last-minute withdrawal than meets the eye. An irate film distributor from Bihar, who wishes to remain anonymous, called the shocking reversal “a […]

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos teases Aryan Khan’s debut show The Ba***ds of Bollywood: “It is really fun” : Bollywood News

In February this year, fans were finally treated to a glimpse of Aryan Khan’s long-awaited directorial debut when an official announcement video was released. To reveal the title of the show, The Ba***ds of Bollywood, they created a fun video in which Aryan humorously directed his father, Shah Rukh Khan, from behind the camera. Netflix […]

Aamir Khan eyes YouTube Pay-Per-View for Sitaare Zameen Par eight weeks after theatrical release : Bollywood News

In a bold move that could disrupt conventional digital release models, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is exploring a Pay-Per-View (PPV) release of his upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par on YouTube, roughly eight weeks after its theatrical debut on June 20, 2025. If implemented, the film would bypass traditional OTT platforms and instead offer audiences a […]

Zeenat Aman calls Ishaan Khatter ‘charming’ and a ‘graceful young man’; pens heartfelt note on shooting The Royals : Bollywood News

As anticipation builds for Netflix’s upcoming series The Royals, Zeenat Aman has taken to social media to share a heartfelt note reflecting on her experience shooting the show. In a candid and emotionally charged post, the legendary actress not only expressed her gratitude to the cast and crew but also showered praise on Ishaan Khatter, […]

Mona Singh begins dubbing for Aryan Khan’s directorial show : Bollywood News

Mona Singh has officially begun dubbing for her upcoming series “The BA***DS of Bollywood”, which also marks the highly anticipated directorial debut of Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. The series, directed by Aryan, is one of the most talked-about projects of the year, and Mona’s involvement adds significant star power and […]