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Drop Shot EP 09 | Once More, Incels, Art Deco & Yashs Toxic Fairy Tale
In this episode, we bring together four stories from the worlds of cinema, culture, society and Chennais history. Arjun Das and Aditi Shankar talk about Once More and choosing stories that connect with them. Writer Meena Kandasamy examines the world of the Indian incel and the ideas behind it. We step inside the Art Deco story of The Hindus iconic Chennai building, and look at Yash and Geetu Mohandas Toxic, a dark fairy tale for grown-ups.
Arbaz Patel accuses Nikki Tamboli of having an affair, latter hits back
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What happens when one of the most revered voices in Indian music meets a duo at the forefront of experimental electronic sound? For Karthik Subbarajs Dorothy, Ilaiyaraaja joins forces with Basel-based electronic duo Twerking Class Heroes in a striking collision of Indian film music and electronic influences, creating a sound that pushes Indian cinema into new sonic territory. Composed, written, and sung by Ilaiyaraaja, Muthumani fuses his unmistakable musical language with the hypnotic pulse of trance, earning the moniker Raaja Trance. The track reflects the maestros enduring spirit of experimentation, embracing a contemporary electronic sound while retaining the melody and emotion that define his music. The electronic mix for Muthumani comes from Twerking Class Heroes: Till & Gabriel, whose music filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj has been a fan of for years. Their contribution brings together two distinct musical worlds Karthik loves: Ilaiyaraajas singular film music and the duos experimental electronic approach. For Dorothy, however, Muthumani is much more than a musical experiment. The music video, directed by Bharath Muralidharan, brings together Maestro Ilaiyaraaja along with Keerthy Suresh, Sananth and Rishikant in a visually charged interpretation of the song. Muthumani follows the strong response to Dorothys previous musical release, Kalyana Virundhu, which reached No. 3 on YouTube Music India, setting the stage for another major musical moment from the film. With a legendary maestro continuing to push his own musical boundaries, an unexpected meeting of electronic and cinematic traditions, and a song positioned at the heart of Dorothys story, Written and directed by Karthik Subbaraj, Dorothy stars Sananth, Rishikanth and Keerthy Suresh in pivotal roles. The film will have its world premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival in the Centrepiece section and will release worldwide in cinemas on September 25, 2026. Produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Guneet Monga Kapoor and Achin Jain in association with Dhammam Films, Dorothy is backed by Jio Studios and Sikhya Entertainment. Also Read: Karthik Subbarajs Dorothy unveils haunting first teaser ahead of TIFF 2026 world premiere
It has been 18 years since the release of Rock On!!, the musical drama directed by Abhishek Kapoor that brought together Farhan Akhtar, Arjun Rampal, Purab Kohli and Luke Kenny. Released in 2008, the film went on to become a commercial success and earned recognition at the National Film Awards, while its music and portrayal of a rock band helped it establish a lasting place in popular culture. On the occasion of the film completing 18 years, Abhishek Kapoor looked back at the journey of Rock On!! and reflected on what continues to connect audiences with the film. Looking back on 18 years of Rock On!!, what stands out isn't just the music or the awards, but how deeply people still connect with these characters. We were taking a genuine leap of faith on a story and a sound that mainstream Indian cinema hadn't really explored at the time. The magic of that film came from the pure, unfiltered energy of everyone involvedand seeing that energy continue to resonate with a whole new generation of viewers today is deeply humbling, said Abhishek Kapoor. The film revolved around four members of a rock band lead singer Aditya, played by Farhan Akhtar, guitarist Joe, played by Arjun Rampal, drummer KD, played by Purab Kohli and keyboardist Rob, played by Luke Kenny. The story followed their reunion as they attempted to revive their musical dream and complete a journey that had remained unfinished. Rock On!! also marked an important milestone for Farhan Akhtar, who made his acting and singing debut with the film. His performance, alongside those of Rampal, Kohli and Kenny, became an integral part of the films appeal. Another major component of the film was its soundtrack, composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. The music played a significant role in bringing the world of the band and its journey to the screen, while contributing to the films wider popularity. Following its theatrical release, Rock On!! emerged as a commercial success. The film subsequently received recognition at the National Film Awards in 2010. Abhishek Kapoor was honoured with the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi, while Arjun Rampal won the award for Best Supporting Actor. Nearly two decades after its release, Rock On!! continues to be remembered for its music, ensemble performances and its story about friendship, ambition and unfinished dreams. Also Read: Farhan Akhtar reveals how Rock On!! changed his career; says, I never thought about acting
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Jewellery brand stands by Kriti Sanon, explains real reason behind pulling Rakhi ad
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Come With Me - Official Trailer
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Sanjeeda Shaikh on Toxic cameo: I thoroughly enjoyed playing this role
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Video: Rakhi Sawant mobbed in Makkah, crowd pulls her hijab
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Months after the release of the Dhurandhar duology, the portrayal of Ranveer Singh as Hamza continues to be discussed within the film industry. Actor Abhishek Banerjee has now shared his assessment of the performance, calling it one of the best he has seen and describing the role as more challenging for an actor than Ranveers acclaimed portrayal of Alauddin Khilji in Padmaavat. Speaking about Ranveers performance as Hamza, Abhishek Banerjee said, It's one of the best performances I've ever seen and Ranveer Singh, what he did, I think it's one of the best. I don't have anybody to compare with. It is his best. Abhishek was subsequently asked whether he considered Ranveers Alauddin Khilji from Padmaavat to be a stronger performance than Hamza. He felt that Hamza presented a different set of challenges for the actor. Trust me, this is more difficult than Khilji. As an actor, I can tell. I don't know whether he'll agree to it or not. But I think Khilji, whether, see, I'm saying Khilji, if he didn't do it, somebody else did it, Khilji would still be Khilji. Hamza, on paper, no matter how good he is, you have to really, really, you know, be at it to get those emotions out. Especially the scene where, the second part, how it starts and he starts killing for his sister. The rage, I have not seen something like that in a long, long, long time, he shared. According to Abhishek, a key distinction between the two characters lies in how much the actors interpretation contributes to their impact. While Khilji comes with a recognisable historical identity and a larger-than-life persona, Hamza required Ranveer to build the character through his performance and emotional detailing. The actors comments also highlight the impact of Hamzas emotional arc, particularly the sequences in Dhurandhar: The Revenge involving his sister. Ranveers physicality, voice modulation, expressions and portrayal of rage became significant aspects of the characters presentation. The performance has also been accompanied by a strong theatrical run for the Dhurandhar franchise. Meanwhile, Ranveer is set to headline Pralay, which will also mark his debut as a producer under his banner Maa Kasam Films. The project will add another chapter to the actors upcoming slate following the success and attention surrounding his work as Hamza. Also Read: Abhishek Banerjee steps down as casting director at Casting Bay to shift focus completely to acting career
Tiger Shroff is giving audiences a glimpse into his involvement with Prowl, his mens personal care and active lifestyle brand. In a newly released video, the actor is seen taking an active role in the product development process, including testing, discussing and fine-tuning products intended for everyday use. The video, shared by Prowl, carries the caption: Behind every product is a process. The testing, the conversations, the fine-tuning all to build something men can use every day. Built with @tigerjackieshroff, for men who stay ready. A new chapter is taking shape. PROWL. Born Ready. The film focuses on the work that goes into developing the products, with Tiger participating in conversations and trials rather than simply featuring as the face of the brand. It also offers a look at the actors involvement in Prowl as an entrepreneur and founder. Prowl is positioned as a mens personal care and active lifestyle brand built around everyday grooming and a straightforward approach to personal care. The latest video highlights Tigers participation in shaping the products and their development. View this post on Instagram A post shared by PROWL (@prowlactive) Tiger had officially launched Prowl Mens Grooming, a skincare range aimed at men, earlier this month. Speaking about his association with the brand at the time, the actor said, We arent selling vanity. Were selling confidence, preparation, and positive masculinity. He further explained his involvement with the products, saying, Prowl products are made for men like me who need to be ready on set, at the gym, or on the go. Ive used every product and personally approved the texture, smell, and feel. Theyre my daily essentials and now they can be yours too. The latest brand film comes as Tiger continues to have multiple projects in discussion. He is expected to have signed an untitled action film directed by Remo DSouza, which is also reported to feature Abhishek Banerjee, Nushrratt Bharuccha, Elvish Yadav and Pashmina Roshan. Tigers name has also been linked to the upcoming Race 4 aka Race reboot, which is reportedly being developed with Sidharth Malhotra and Aamir Khan. The casting and other details of the project are yet to be officially announced. Meanwhile, through Prowl, Tiger continues to expand his involvement beyond acting, with the latest video putting the focus on his role in the development and positioning of the brand. Also Read: Tiger Shroff to miss Mumbay FCs Durand Cup match against Nongkseh SS&CC due to work commitment
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Watch the Official teaser from telugu movie 'King100' starring Nagarjuna Akkineni, Ashok Selvan and Tabu. 'King100' movie is directed by Ra Karthik. To know more about 'King100' teaser watch the video. Check out the latest telugu teasers, new movie teasers, trending telugu movie teaser, and more at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.
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The Dil Chahta Hai Reunion happened yesterday August 28 at a suburban hotel in Mumbai. It was organized by Amazon Music and We Are Yuva. The event saw the presence of almost the entire team of the film Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Dimpla Kapadia, Sonali Kulkarni, Farhan Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani, Javed Akhtar, Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa get nostalgic on 25 years of the iconic film. Aamir revealed that the initial script of Dil Chahta Hai was written entirely in English. When I heard the script for the first time, I just loved it, he said. Farhan had narrated it to me but he had written the entire script in English. So, all the lines that the characters were speaking were in English. Because of the milieu and the backdrop of these characters, it was quite natural that they were speaking in English. So, at the end of the narration, I told Farhan, Its a great script. But are you planning to make this in English?. He said, No, I want to make it in Hindi. I told him, I dont know how would you translate this flavour, which you are getting in English. Aamir continued, English is a very economical language. I said, If its going into Hindi, you might not be able to retain the flavour that you currently have in English. If you want to make it in Hindi, you write it in Hindi and get it to me. I want to hear how it sounds in Hindi. He said, Cool, give me a couple of months. The actor said that he was sure the script is not going to work in Hindi. I was so sure that its very difficult to translate that English into Hindi, said Aamir. I was pretty sure that when I hear the Hindi version, I am going to cringe. But when I heard the Hindi version, I was blown. Thats when I realized even more sharply that the emotion that you are feeling, you can convey that cool-ness in any language. You can convey any flavour in any language. We assume that English badi cool language hai; no. Hindi is as cooler language. You should know how to use it. Also Read: Fahan Akhtar reveals he borrowed from people he knew while writing Dil Chahta Hai characters: I told them, What nonsense. This is not you, I imagined it all by myself
The Dil Chahta Hai Reunion happened yesterday August 28 at a suburban hotel in Mumbai. It was organized by Amazon Music and We Are Yuva. The event saw the presence of almost the entire team of the film Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Dimpla Kapadia, Sonali Kulkarni, Farhan Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani, Javed Akhtar, Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa get nostalgic on its 25 iconic years. Among the various hilarious incidents shared during the event, the one that stood out was Aamir listening to the narration of Dil Chahta Hai for the second time. Aamir had heard the script before he went to shoot Lagaan, shared Farhan. Then after six months, he was coming back to Bombay. He said Yaar, I want to hear the script again. I just want to be familiar with it again. I said cool. He said, I am going to land at so and so time. I will just go home, shower quickly and come to your house and I will hear the script. Farhan continued, So, he came home and we narrated the first half. And obviously, the schedule of Lagaan must have been so demanding because of where they were shooting and how the shoot was going. He was so exhausted when he came home, that roughly about 11:30 in the morning, he said, after the first half was done, Guys, I just need a 15-minute power nap. Wake me up in 15 minutes with a chai and then we will hear the second half. And he went to sleep. We gave a pillow, blanket and bedsheet. What Farhan shared next brought the house down. After that, we tried to wake him up; he woke up at 8 in the evening, recalled the filmmaker. At 8 in the evening, we were downstairs and having our chai and drinking out beer. Aamir comes up and says, How much did a sleep? While the whole venue was in splits, Aamir said calmly, Yes, I remember that. I am a heavy sleeper. Also Read: Dil Chahta Hais initial script was written ENTIRELY in English, reveals Aamir Khan; says, I was sure when I hear the Hindi version, I am going to CRINGE
Raksha Bandhan 2026 brought with it a wave of festive cheer as families across the country came together to celebrate the bond between brothers and sisters. Bollywood celebrities, too, joined in the celebrations on August 28, giving fans a glimpse into their personal moments with siblings and loved ones. While several Bollywood stars had started sharing their Raksha Bandhan celebrations on Friday morning itself, another set of celebrities continued to share about the festive mood later in the day, by offering a sneak peek into how they marked the occasion this year. From traditional festivities and family gatherings to candid photographs and heartfelt social media posts, the celebrations reflected the personal equation siblings share away from the spotlight. As Bollywood continues to celebrate Raksha Bandhan, heres a look at how another set of celebrities marked the festival of sibling love in 2026. Kartik Aaryan View this post on Instagram A post shared by KARTIK AARYAN (@kartikaaryan) Ananya Panday and Ahaan Panday View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ananya (@ananyapanday) Alia Bhatt View this post on Instagram A post shared by lia bhatt (@aliaabhatt) Pooja Bhatt View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rahul Bhatt (@rahulbhattuncensored) Shanaya Kapoor View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shanaya Kapoor (@shanayakapoor02) Shilpa Shetty View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shilpa Shetty Kundra (@theshilpashetty) Raveena Tandon View this post on Instagram A post shared by Raveena Tandon (@officialraveenatandon) Akshay Kumar Over the years, Raksha Bandhan has also become an occasion for celebrities to give fans a glimpse into their family lives. This year was no different, with several familiar faces sharing pictures and videos that captured the warmth and camaraderie of the festival. Alongside festive outfits and celebrations, their posts offered a more personal look at the sibling bonds that remain an important part of their lives. Also Read: Raksha Bandhan 2026: From Sanjay Dutt to Genelia Deshmukh, Bollywood celebs share heartfelt moments with siblings
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