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'Lovely film...': How SRK pitched 'Kartavya' to Saif Ali Khan

Saif Ali Khan, who stars in the upcoming crime thriller Kartavya, recently revealed that Shah Rukh Khan personally pitched the film to him.

7 May 2026 5:51 pm
Ram Charan's 'Peddi': Final edit locked, see premiere date

The makers of the much-anticipated film Peddi, starring Telugu superstar Ram Charan, have announced that they have locked the final edit.

7 May 2026 5:45 pm
'Daadi Ki Shaadi': Panorama Studios acquires global distribution rights

Panorama Studios has acquired the worldwide distribution rights for the upcoming family entertainer, Daadi Ki Shaadi, which is set to hit theaters on May 8.

7 May 2026 5:30 pm
Salman Khan, Nayanthara's movie titled 'The Messengers'?

Salman Khan and Nayanthara's upcoming project, SVC63, is titled The Messengers, as per Dainik Bhaskar.

7 May 2026 5:20 pm
Shahid Kapoor to headline Italian comedy's remake?

Shahid Kapoor has signed on for a new romantic comedy directed by Amit Sharma, reported Variety India.

7 May 2026 5:09 pm
Samantha Ruth Prabhu's 'Maa Inti Bangaram' delayed to June 19

The release of Maa Inti Bangaram, starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu and directed by Nandini Reddy, has been postponed from May 15 to June 19.

7 May 2026 4:37 pm
'Kartavya' trailer: Saif plays heroic cop in Netflix's gritty thriller

Saif Ali Khan, who will soon be seen in the upcoming Netflix film Kartavya, has opened up about his character in the movie.

7 May 2026 3:58 pm
'Bandar' teaser: Bobby Deol's life spirals out of control

The first teaser for Anurag Kashyap's upcoming film Bandar was released on Thursday.

7 May 2026 3:45 pm
Bejoy Nambiar, Aanand L Rai to reunite for action drama?

Filmmaker Bejoy Nambiar is reportedly set to reunite with filmmaker Aanand L Rai's production house, Colour Yellow Productions.

7 May 2026 3:35 pm
Ex-CJI Chandrachud appointed mediator in Sunjay Kapur family estate battle

Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud has been appointed as the mediator in the high-profile inheritance dispute involving the family of late businessman Sunjay Kapur.

7 May 2026 3:17 pm
'The Boys' creator Eric Kripke responds to 'filler episodes' criticism

Eric Kripke, the creator of The Boys, has responded to criticism about filler episodes in the final season.

7 May 2026 2:46 pm
'Sarke Chunar' row: Nora apologizes, to sponsor orphan girls' education

Actor Nora Fatehi has publicly apologized over the Sarke Chunar controversy after appearing before the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Thursday.

7 May 2026 2:38 pm
Sai Pallavi says she initially felt 'miscast' in 'Ek Din'

Actor Sai Pallavi, who is currently starring in Ek Din with Junaid Khan, has revealed that she initially felt miscast for the role.

7 May 2026 2:25 pm
Khloe Kardashian opens up about frightening Coachella experience

Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian recently opened up about a disturbing experience during her only visit to the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

7 May 2026 2:19 pm
Kim Kardashian skipping California bar exam due to 'packed schedule'

Reality TV star and aspiring attorney Kim Kardashian has decided to skip the upcoming California Bar Exam, reported Page Six.

7 May 2026 2:11 pm
Aishwarya Rai, Alia Bhatt, Aditi Rao to grace Cannes 2026

As the iconic Cannes Film Festival gears up for its 2026 edition, Bollywood stars Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Alia Bhatt, and Aditi Rao Hydari are confirmed to grace the event.

7 May 2026 1:56 pm
'Governor' teaser: Manoj Bajpayee starrer dives into 1990s economic crisis

The much-anticipated film Governor: The Silent Saviour, starring Manoj Bajpayee, has dropped its teaser.

7 May 2026 1:50 pm
Vivek Agnihotri's 'Bengal Files' to release in West Bengal tomorrow

Vivek Agnihotri's controversial film, The Bengal Files, is finally set to release across West Bengal on Friday.

7 May 2026 1:46 pm
Adrien Brody-Rachel Zegler to star in father-daughter drama 'Last Dance'

Hollywood actors Adrien Brody and Rachel Zegler will headline the upcoming film Last Dance, directed by Brazilian filmmaker Karim Ainouz, reported Deadline.

7 May 2026 1:23 pm
'Bhooth Bangla' vendors allege unpaid dues; Balaji responds

Despite the box office success of Bhooth Bangla, vendors associated with the movie have alleged that their payments are still pending.

7 May 2026 1:18 pm
MCU director to helm new 'Planet of the Apes' film

The next installment in the iconic Planet of the Apes franchise is happening, with Matt Shakman, director of Marvel's Fantastic Four: First Steps, at the helm, reported Deadline.

7 May 2026 1:06 pm
'The Bear' S05: Cast, plot, premiere date

FX has announced that the fifth season of its hit series, The Bear, will be its last.

7 May 2026 12:57 pm
'Tirchi Topiwale' case: No mediation between Trimurti Films, 'Dhurandhar' makers

The Delhi High Court was informed on Wednesday that mediation between the makers of Dhurandhar: The Revenge and Trimurti Films over the alleged unauthorized use of the song Tirchi Topiwale has failed.

7 May 2026 12:44 pm
Vijay Varma's 'Matka King' renewed for Season 2

Amazon Prime Video has announced a second season of its popular Indian gambling crime drama, Matka King.

7 May 2026 12:29 pm
Mohit Suri signs multi-film deal with YRF post 'Saiyaara' success

After the massive success of Saiyaara, director Mohit Suri has reportedly signed a multi-film deal with Yash Raj Films (YRF).

7 May 2026 12:18 pm
Aamir to lead film adaptation of Mansoor Khan's novel 'One'

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is set to begin work on the screenplay of One: The Story of the Ultimate Myth with his cousin and filmmaker Mansoor Khan.

7 May 2026 12:08 pm
'You'll be remembered': Jane Fonda remembers ex-husband Ted Turner

Hollywood actor and activist Jane Fonda (88) has paid a heartfelt tribute to her late ex-husband, media mogul Ted Turner.

7 May 2026 11:44 am
James Cameron, Disney sued for using actor's likeness in 'Avatar'

James Cameron, the acclaimed director of the Avatar franchise, and the Walt Disney Company are facing a lawsuit for allegedly using an Indigenous actor's likeness without permission.

7 May 2026 11:23 am
Matthew Lillard joins 'Superman: Man of Tomorrow' cast

Hollywood actor Matthew Lillard has joined the ensemble cast of Superman: Man of Tomorrow, the sequel to the 2025 blockbuster Superman.

7 May 2026 11:10 am
'Elle': What to expect from 'Legally Blonde' prequel

Amazon Prime Video has dropped the teaser for Elle, a prequel series to the beloved Hollywood film Legally Blonde.

7 May 2026 10:54 am
Akshay undergoes minor eye surgery, set to take short break

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar recently underwent a minor eye surgery in Mumbai.

7 May 2026 10:46 am
Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Orlando Bloom to lead thriller 'Reset'

Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Hollywood actor Orlando Bloom are set to star in the upcoming survival thriller Reset, reported Deadline.

7 May 2026 10:30 am
Mohanlal's 'Drishyam 3' gets U/A 13+ certificate from CBFC

The Central Board of Film Certification has cleared the much-anticipated Malayalam film Drishyam 3, starring Mohanlal, for release with a U/A 13+ certificate.

7 May 2026 10:18 am
HBO's 'Harry Potter' renewed for S02 ahead of S01 premiere

HBO has renewed its upcoming Harry Potter television series for a second season, reported Deadline.

7 May 2026 10:05 am
'Sarke Chunar' controversy: Nora Fatehi to appear before NCW today

Actor Nora Fatehi will appear before the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Thursday.

7 May 2026 9:51 am
SRK gifted Shekhar Suman expensive watch for 'Chalte Chalte' voiceover

In a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama, actor and host Shekhar Suman shared a heartwarming memory of his interaction with Shah Rukh Khan during the making of Chalte Chalte.

6 May 2026 6:30 pm
Ektaa Kapoor reveals 'deep-rooted mutual respect' for Priyadarshan

Ektaa R Kapoor has expressed her gratitude to filmmaker Priyadarshan after the success of Bhooth Bangla, a film produced by Balaji Motion Pictures.

6 May 2026 6:20 pm
Riteish opens up about '10-year journey' to make 'Raja Shivaji'

Actor-filmmaker Riteish Deshmukh has opened up about the decade-long struggle to bring his dream project, Raja Shivaji, to life.

6 May 2026 6:10 pm
Road accident kills Prabhas's Fauzi crew member, injures 5 others

A tragic road accident involving a production vehicle from actor Prabhas's upcoming film Fauzi has left one person dead and five others injured.

6 May 2026 6:05 pm
Sam Smith, Christian Cowan engaged after 3 years together

Grammy-winning singer Sam Smith and their partner, fashion designer Christian Cowan, are reportedly engaged.

6 May 2026 6:02 pm
'Spirit': Filmmakers rubbish postponement rumors

The makers of the highly anticipated film Spirit, featuring Prabhas and Triptii Dimri, have quashed rumors about a possible change in its release date.

6 May 2026 5:53 pm
Ashutosh Gowariker to helm docu-drama series 'Temple Raiders'

Acclaimed filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker is set to make his foray into the docu-drama genre with a four-part series titled Temple Raiders.

6 May 2026 5:50 pm
Ex-Prasar Bharati CEO Shashi Shekhar Vempati becomes new CBFC chairperson

Shashi Shekhar Vempati, the former chief executive officer (CEO) of Prasar Bharati, has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

6 May 2026 5:36 pm
Salman's superhero film in talks with 'The Batman's VFX team

Salman Khan's upcoming superhero movie is reportedly in talks with Weta FX for its visual effects.

6 May 2026 5:11 pm
Did 'Dhurandhar 2' become the first Hindi pan-Indian hit?

Bollywood's latest offering, Dhurandhar 2, has taken the Indian box office by storm. The film is set to conclude its theatrical run with a staggering 1,140 crore collection in India alone.

6 May 2026 4:50 pm
Ektaa Kapoor thanks Akshay for keeping 'commerce of industry alive'

Producer Ektaa Kapoor has defended actor Akshay Kumar's decision to do multiple films a year, saying he is essential for the industry.

6 May 2026 4:32 pm
Met Gala: History behind Lauren Sanchez's 'Madame X' inspired dress

Lauren Sanchez Bezos, the honorary chair of the 2026 Met Gala, made a striking appearance in a Schiaparelli gown inspired by John Singer Sargent's famous portrait Madame X.

6 May 2026 4:28 pm
Vijay's fan gets actor's face tattooed after historic election win

A die-hard fan of Tamil actor-politician Vijay has gone viral after getting the actor's face tattooed on his chest.

6 May 2026 4:20 pm
Shane Nigam-starrer 'Dridam' gets green light from CBFC

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the Malayalam crime thriller Dridam, starring Shane Nigam, for release with a U/A 16+ certificate.

6 May 2026 4:10 pm
Why were hundreds of 'urine' bottles placed inside Met museum?

The Metropolitan Museum of Art staff was caught off guard when they found hundreds of bottles filled with what seemed to be urine.

6 May 2026 3:11 pm