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'Was lucky to find Kangana': Anurag Basu revisits 'Gangster'

As Anurag Basu's romantic crime thriller Gangster turns 20, the director spoke to Variety India about its making.

19 Apr 2026 3:21 pm
Gulshan Kumar's brother, Darshan Kumar, dies at 70

Darshan Kumar, the younger brother of T-Series founder Gulshan Kumar, passed away on Saturday in Delhi. He was 70.

19 Apr 2026 1:37 pm
'I needed it': Gaurav Gera says 'Dhurandhar' improved his self-esteem

Actor Gaurav Gera has been receiving rave reviews for his performance in the Dhurandhar franchise.

19 Apr 2026 1:14 pm
Hombale Films announces 'Mahavatar Parshuraam'; see first teaser

After the phenomenal success of Mahavatar Narsimha, a Hombale Films-produced animated film that marked the beginning of the Mahavatar Cinematic Universe, its sequel has been confirmed.

19 Apr 2026 12:51 pm
Jessica Chastain's 'Savant' might finally release in July

Jessica Chastain's political thriller series, The Savant, is finally set to premiere on Apple TV, reported Variety.

19 Apr 2026 12:19 pm
Ahaan Panday gears up for UK schedule of YRF's next

Director Ali Abbas Zafar is currently shooting a pivotal song sequence for his upcoming film, starring Ahaan Panday and Sharvari.

19 Apr 2026 12:01 pm
Dhanush's 'Kara': Cast, plot, release date, and more

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the much-awaited action entertainer Kara, starring Dhanush.

19 Apr 2026 11:43 am
Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone announce second pregnancy

Actors Ranveer Singh (40) and Deepika Padukone (40) are ready to embrace parenthood again.

19 Apr 2026 11:04 am
'Game of Thrones' actor Charles Dance might join 'Batman' sequel

Veteran British actor Charles Dance, famed for his role as Tywin Lannister in HBO's Game of Thrones, is reportedly in talks to join the cast of DC Studios's The Batman Part II.

19 Apr 2026 10:41 am
Nikitin Dheer joins Venkatesh-Trivikram's 'AK47'

The upcoming Telugu film Aadarsha Kutumbam House No: 47 (AK47), starring Venkatesh Daggubati, has added a new member to its cast.

19 Apr 2026 10:31 am
AI babies in 'Hai Jawani...' teaser were a marketing 'gimmick'?

The first look of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, released on April 14, dominated social media, albeit for all the wrong reasons.

19 Apr 2026 10:17 am
Vikram Bhatt's 'Haunted 3D: Ghosts of Past' set for June

Vikram Bhatt, a master of horror films, is gearing up for the release of his next project, Haunted 3D: Ghosts of the Past.

19 Apr 2026 9:53 am
Akshay's 'Bhooth Bangla' grows, earns 19cr on Day 2

Akshay Kumar's latest release, Bhooth Bangla, has witnessed a steady run at the box office.

19 Apr 2026 9:36 am
Sadhvi Sail from Goa crowned Miss India World 2026

The grand finale of the 61st edition of Femina Miss India was held on Saturday at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar.

19 Apr 2026 8:52 am
'Jailer 2' OTT rights sold to Prime Video for 160cr

The sequel to the blockbuster film Jailer, titled Jailer 2, has set a new record in Tamil cinema by securing a whopping 160 crore deal for its OTT rights, confirmed Filmibeat.

18 Apr 2026 5:50 pm
Tabu buys new apartment in Mumbai for 10cr

Bollywood actor Tabu has bought a new apartment in Mumbai's Versova area for 10 crore, according to Hindustan Times.

18 Apr 2026 5:30 pm
'Made my job easier': Dhar lauds 'Dhurandhar' choreographer Vijay Ganguly

The blockbuster film Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, has been receiving praise for its direction, storyline, action sequences, performances, and music.

18 Apr 2026 5:07 pm
Sunny Deol, Aamir Khan's 'Lahore 1947' to be retitled

The period drama Lahore 1947, starring Sunny Deol, is likely to be renamed Batwara 1947, according to reports by Mid-Day and Bollywood Hungama.

18 Apr 2026 4:48 pm
'Main Vaapas Aaunga': Rahman, Dosanjh reunite for 'Kya Kamaal Hai'

Two years after their successful collaboration on Amar Singh Chamkila, music maestro AR Rahman, actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh, and filmmaker Imtiaz Ali have reunited for a new project.

18 Apr 2026 4:34 pm
'SVC63': Salman Khan, Nayanthara begin shooting in Mumbai

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and South Indian actor Nayanthara have begun shooting for their upcoming film in Goregaon, Mumbai.

18 Apr 2026 4:09 pm
'Stranger Things' star David Harbour joins 'John Rambo' cast

David Harbour, best known for his role in Stranger Things, has been confirmed to join the cast of John Rambo.

18 Apr 2026 4:01 pm
Munawar Faruqui postpones Bengaluru show amid Hindu group controversy

Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui has postponed his upcoming performance in Bengaluru due to heavy traffic restrictions caused by an upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) match.

18 Apr 2026 3:52 pm
Hrithik Roshan, Siddharth Anand not working on 'Fighter 2'

An Instagram handle recently claimed that a sequel to Fighter (2024) is in the works and will go into production this year.

18 Apr 2026 3:38 pm
Streaming alert: Himesh Reshammiya's 'Badass Ravikumar' now on JioHotstar

The much-anticipated musical action film Badass Ravikumar, starring Himesh Reshammiya, is finally out on OTT.

18 Apr 2026 3:32 pm
'Wheel of Fortune India': Akshay Kumar's show renewed for S02

Akshay Kumar's Wheel of Fortune India has been renewed for a second season, reported Variety India.

18 Apr 2026 3:22 pm
'My body could've been cut...': Akshay recalls near-fatal stunts

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, known for his action films, recently opened up about several dangerous moments on set.

18 Apr 2026 3:11 pm
Ayushmann's 'Pati Patni Aur...' gets release date, first look

The much-awaited comedy film Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Sara Ali Khan, Rakul Preet Singh, and Wamiqa Gabbi in lead roles, will release on May 15.

18 Apr 2026 3:05 pm
'Ramayana': Yash says 'important for people to relate' to Ravana

Yash, who will be seen as Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming film Ramayana, recently addressed the challenges of adapting his character for a global audience.

18 Apr 2026 2:39 pm
Akshay Kumar reveals son Aarav won't join Bollywood

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar recently revealed that his son, Aarav Bhatia, is not interested in joining the film industry.

18 Apr 2026 2:34 pm
Singer Masoom Sharma expresses 'regret' for obscene remarks at event

Haryanvi singer Masoom Sharma, who was recently embroiled in a controversy over his alleged use of obscene language at a college event in Dehradun, has now expressed deep regret.

18 Apr 2026 2:18 pm
Sunny Deol's 'Gabru' delayed; won't release on May 8: Report

Sunny Deol's upcoming film Gabru has been postponed from its May 8 release date, reported Bollywood Hungama.

18 Apr 2026 1:34 pm
Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' shooting case heads to civil trial

Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin is set to return to court as a Los Angeles judge has ruled that a civil case against him will proceed to trial, confirmed Variety.

18 Apr 2026 1:17 pm
'Wizards of Waverly Place' alum Jennifer Stone joins spinoff

Jennifer Stone, who played Harper Finkle on the original Disney series Wizards of Waverly Place, is returning for the third and final season of its sequel, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, confirmed Variety.

18 Apr 2026 12:57 pm
'Last of Us' S03: Li Jun Li joins the cast

Li Jun Li, who recently gained fame for her role in the Oscar-winning vampire drama Sinners, has been roped in for the third season of HBO Max's The Last of Us.

18 Apr 2026 12:41 pm
Rose's old claims on Perry resurface amid sexual assault allegations

Australian model Ruby Rose recently accused singer Katy Perry of sexual assault.

18 Apr 2026 12:33 pm
'Teri Baaton...' fame Amit Joshi to direct 'Malamaal Weekly 2'?

Amit Joshi, who co-directed the hit film Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, has reportedly been roped in to direct Malamaal Weekly 2.

18 Apr 2026 12:17 pm
Ice Spice slapped by fan at McDonald's, rapper's lawyer reacts

In a shocking incident, American rapper Ice Spice (Isis Naija Gaston) was slapped by a fan during an altercation at a McDonald's in Los Angeles.

18 Apr 2026 11:59 am
One Direction's Zayn, Louis's fight leads to Netflix docuseries cancellation

A physical fight between former One Direction members Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson has reportedly led to the cancellation of their upcoming Netflix docuseries.

18 Apr 2026 11:48 am
Akshay Kumar confirms 'Hera Pheri 3' is on hold

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has confirmed that the much-anticipated Hera Pheri 3 is not happening right now.

18 Apr 2026 11:30 am
German influencer 'feels bad' for Kohli amid Instagram 'like' row

German influencer and musician, LizLaz, whose real name is Jennifer, has reacted to the recent incident where Indian cricketer Virat Kohli briefly liked and then unliked her Instagram post.

18 Apr 2026 11:12 am
Natalie Portman expecting 3rd child, 1st with partner Tanguy Destable

Hollywood actor Natalie Portman (44) is expecting her third child and her first with partner Tanguy Destable.

18 Apr 2026 10:55 am
Akshay Kumar's 'Bhooth Bangla' starts strong with over 15cr opening

Akshay Kumar's latest release, Bhooth Bangla, has made a strong debut at the box office.

18 Apr 2026 10:47 am
Harnaaz Sandhu to join Vicky Kaushal in 'Mahavatar'?

Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu is reportedly in talks to play the female lead opposite Vicky Kaushal in the upcoming mythological film Mahavatar.

18 Apr 2026 10:18 am
Where to watch Akshay's 'Bhooth Bangla' after theatrical run

Akshay Kumar's latest horror-comedy, Bhooth Bangla, is now playing in theaters.

18 Apr 2026 9:57 am
Priyadarshan-Mohanlal's next to start in November

Acclaimed filmmaker Priyadarshan is gearing up for his 100th film, a musical drama starring his frequent collaborator Mohanlal.

18 Apr 2026 9:47 am
Malayalam actor Siddharth Venugopal (41) dies after cancer battle

The Malayalam television industry is mourning the untimely demise of actor Siddharth Venugopal (popularly known as Vinish), who passed away at 41 after a two-year-long battle with cancer.

18 Apr 2026 9:41 am
Hansika Motwani slams media for carrying 'clickbait' growth hormone rumors

Actor Hansika Motwani recently denied rumors about her taking growth hormones at a young age.

17 Apr 2026 6:12 pm
'Patriot': Mammootty-Mohanlal to host special chat show

The Malayalam film Patriot, featuring the iconic duo of Mammootty and Mohanlal, is set to release on May 1.

17 Apr 2026 5:45 pm
'Sitaaron Ke Sitaare' review: SonyLIV documentary will leave you teary-eyed

The documentary film Sitaaron Ke Sitaare arrived on SonyLIV on Friday.

17 Apr 2026 5:35 pm
Zee Studios, T-Series team up to release 'Pati Patni Aur...'

In a surprising turn of events, Zee Studios has joined hands with T-Series for the distribution of their upcoming film Pati Patni Aur Woh Do.

17 Apr 2026 5:18 pm