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How real Partition stories shaped Imtiaz Ali's 'Main Vaapas Aaunga'

The upcoming film Main Vaapas Aaunga, directed by Imtiaz Ali, draws its inspiration from real-life stories of love and separation during the 1947 Partition.

15 Mar 2026 2:51 pm
Alia Bhatt launches kids' venture on birthday, teases 3 projects

Bollywood actor and producer Alia Bhatt has announced a new initiative under her production house, Eternal Sunshine Productions.

15 Mar 2026 2:38 pm
OTT: When, where to watch Sydney Sweeney's 'The Housemaid'

The erotic psychological thriller, The Housemaid, directed by Paul Feig and starring Amanda Seyfried, will arrive on Amazon Prime Video on March 19.

15 Mar 2026 2:06 pm
'Easier to get things done': Milind Soman lauds South cinema

Actor-model Milind Soman recently opened up about his experiences working in the South Indian film industry compared to Bollywood.

15 Mar 2026 1:55 pm
Arbaaz Khan-Bhumika Chawla's 'Kesar Singh' to release in July

The upcoming drama Kesar Singh, starring Arbaaz Khan and Bhumika Chawla, is set to hit theaters in July, reported IANS.

15 Mar 2026 1:14 pm
RGV reveals why he cast Urmila in horror classic 'Bhoot'

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma recently spoke about casting actor Urmila Matondkar in his 2003 horror film Bhoot.

15 Mar 2026 12:43 pm
Did Kapoor family copyright Rishi's name? Neetu Kapoor breaks silence

A recent report by India Today claimed that the Kapoor family has obtained permission to copyright actor Rishi Kapoor's name posthumously.

15 Mar 2026 12:29 pm
Who was Madhu Malhotra? 'Great Gambler' actor dies at 71

Veteran actor Madhu Malhotra, known for her memorable supporting roles in Hindi films of the 1980s and 1990s, died at 71 on March 13.

15 Mar 2026 11:56 am
Prabhas to collaborate with 'Amaran' director next?

Prabhas, who is currently busy with Hanu Raghavapudi's Fauzi, may soon team up with either Rajkumar Periasamy or Dinjith Ayyathan for his next project.

15 Mar 2026 11:42 am
Chinmayi slams Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan for backing MeToo-accused Vairamuthu

Singer Chinmayi Sripaada has slammed superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan for congratulating veteran poet-lyricist Vairamuthu on his recent Jnanpith Award win.

15 Mar 2026 11:29 am
'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' reboot canceled; Sarah Michelle Gellar reacts

In a major disappointment for fans, actor Sarah Michelle Gellar has confirmed that the planned reboot of Buffy the Vampire Slayer won't be happening.

15 Mar 2026 10:43 am
Amitabh, Abhishek to return for 'Sarkar 4': Ram Gopal Varma

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has confirmed that both Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan will return for the fourth installment of his successful Sarkar franchise.

15 Mar 2026 9:26 am
Badshah receives death threat from Lawrence Bishnoi gang: Reports

Renowned Bollywood singer and rapper Badshah has received a death threat from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, reported India TV.

14 Mar 2026 8:10 pm
It's official! Akshay Kumar joins Rohit Shetty's 'Golmaal 5'

Filmmaker Rohit Shetty has officially started shooting for Golmaal 5 in Mumbai.

14 Mar 2026 6:34 pm
Ranveer's 'Dhurandhar 2' to premiere soon: Cast, plot, runtime, more

The much-anticipated sequel to the 2025 hit film Dhurandhar is almost here!

14 Mar 2026 5:45 pm
Vijay Sethupathi confirms 'Maharaja' sequel, shares script update

Vijay Sethupathi's action thriller Maharaja (2024) was a massive success, grossing nearly 200 crore worldwide with a remarkable performance in China.

14 Mar 2026 5:15 pm
Suriya's 'Vishwanath & Sons' teaser to drop on March 16

The much-anticipated teaser of Suriya's upcoming film, Vishwanath & Sons, will be released on March 16 at 4:06pm.

14 Mar 2026 5:04 pm
Over 2,500 fans to attend 'Dhurandhar 2' music launch?

The excitement for Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar: The Revenge is reaching new heights with a grand music album launch event scheduled in Mumbai.

14 Mar 2026 4:16 pm
'Ek Din' post-production keeps Aamir busy on 61st birthday

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan turned 61 on Saturday.

14 Mar 2026 3:42 pm
Vijay Sethupathi said yes to 'Jawan' just for SRK, Atlee

Vijay Sethupathi, who played the antagonist Kalee Gaikwad in Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan, has revealed why he chose to be part of the film.

14 Mar 2026 3:11 pm
Farah recalls underworld threat to KJo before 'Kuch Kuch...' premiere

Choreographer-director Farah Khan recently revealed that filmmaker Karan Johar was under immense stress before the premiere of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai due to a threat by the underworld.

14 Mar 2026 3:03 pm
'Bhagam Bhag': Priyadarshan reveals he was warned about casting Govinda

For years, Govinda was infamous for his tardiness in Bollywood, which allegedly contributed to his downfall after his superstardom in the 1990s.

14 Mar 2026 2:08 pm
Pulkit Samrat-Varun Sharma's 'Rahu Ketu' now streaming on Prime Video

The fantasy comedy movie Rahu Ketu, starring Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma, is now available on Amazon Prime Video.

14 Mar 2026 1:45 pm
SonyLIV's drama series 'Jazz City': Plot, cast, release date

The Bengali-language historical thriller series Jazz City, directed by Soumik Sen, is set to premiere on March 19 on SonyLIV.

14 Mar 2026 1:34 pm
Farah reveals she once avoided working with 'irritable' Akshaye Khanna

Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan recently opened up about her past experiences working with actor Akshaye Khanna.

14 Mar 2026 1:01 pm
Razzie Awards: 'War of the Worlds' named Worst Picture

The 46th annual Golden Raspberry Awards, also known as the Razzie Awards, have been announced.

14 Mar 2026 12:48 pm
Rajkummar Rao-Keerthy Suresh's 'Raftaar' to release on July 24

Rajkummar Rao and Keerthy Suresh are set to share the screen for the first time in Raftaar, directed by Aditya Nimbalkar.

14 Mar 2026 12:23 pm
Anurag Dobhal's health worsens after car crash; pneumonia diagnosed

Anurag Dobhal, a contestant on Bigg Boss 17 and popular YouTuber, is battling serious health issues after his recent car accident.

14 Mar 2026 12:04 pm
'An evolved love story': Bhumi teases romantic drama with Imran

Bollywood actor Bhumi Satish Pednekkar, who recently returned to screens with Daldal, has revealed details about her upcoming project with Imran Khan, Adhure Hum Adhure Tum.

14 Mar 2026 11:36 am
'Dhurandhar 2' advance bookings begin; Ranveer shares exciting video

Ranveer Singh has announced that advance bookings for Dhurandhar: The Revenge are now open in India.

14 Mar 2026 11:25 am
Vicky Kaushal to star in Shankar's dream project 'Velpari'?

Filmmaker Shankar is gearing up for his dream project, Velpari.

14 Mar 2026 11:10 am
Ram Gopal Varma confirms 'Sarkar 4' production begins next month

Renowned filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has confirmed the fourth installment of his acclaimed political crime franchise, Sarkar.

14 Mar 2026 10:25 am
Ashutosh Gowariker clarifies 'Lagaan' was not inspired by 'Naya Daur'

Ashutosh Gowariker, the director of the iconic film Lagaan (2001), recently debunked claims that his film was inspired by BR Chopra's social drama Naya Daur (1957).

14 Mar 2026 10:05 am
Did 'Saiyaara' copy 2019 short film? Singer-filmmaker makes shocking claims

The 2025 blockbuster Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri and starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, is facing serious allegations of plagiarism from singer-filmmaker Amit Jadhav.

14 Mar 2026 9:56 am
'My loss': Why Anil Kapoor turned down 'Dhurandhar 2' cameo

Veteran actor Anil Kapoor recently revealed that he had to turn down a cameo in the upcoming action thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge.

14 Mar 2026 9:31 am
Arrest Badshah, seize passport: Haryana Women's Commission over 'Tateeree' row

The Haryana State Commission for Women (HSCW) has ordered the arrest of rapper Badshah, whose real name is Aditya Prateek Singh, over his controversial song Tateeree.

14 Mar 2026 9:20 am
Sun TV sues CSK over 'Jailer,' 'Coolie' copyright infringement

Sun TV Network Limited has filed a copyright infringement suit against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Limited in the Madras High Court over the use of content from Jailer, Jailer 2, and Coolie.

13 Mar 2026 5:36 pm
Vedang Raina on playing Sikh character in 'Main Vaapas Aaunga'

Actor Vedang Raina will be seen as a turbaned Sikh character in Imtiaz Ali's upcoming film Main Vaapas Aaunga.

13 Mar 2026 5:00 pm
RGV says films will 'never be the same' after 'Dhurandhar'

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has yet again praised director Aditya Dhar for his contribution to the Indian film industry through Dhurandhar.

13 Mar 2026 2:49 pm
Director Milan Luthria teases reunion with Ajay Devgn

Filmmaker Milan Luthria, known for his successful collaborations with actor Ajay Devgn in films like Kachche Dhaage and Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai, recently spoke about their potential reunion.

13 Mar 2026 2:31 pm
'Main Vaapas Aaunga' teaser: Diljit, Sharvari lead Partition love story

Acclaimed director Imtiaz Ali has revealed the first glimpse of his next film, titled Main Vaapas Aaunga.

13 Mar 2026 2:22 pm
'Dhurandhar' achieves THIS rare post-COVID milestone

The first part of Dhurandhar is set to complete a 100-day run in theaters, a rare feat for films released after COVID-19, reported Bollywood Hungama.

13 Mar 2026 1:58 pm
Prakash Jha is 'actively working' on 'Raajneeti' sequel

Filmmaker Prakash Jha has confirmed that he is working on the sequel to his acclaimed political drama Raajneeti.

13 Mar 2026 1:51 pm
Saurabh Shukla reacts to 'Nayak' sequel speculation

Saurabh Shukla, who played Pandurang in the 2001 political drama Nayak: The Real Hero, recently revealed that he hasn't been approached for the film's sequel yet.

13 Mar 2026 1:31 pm
Sunny Deol's 'Border 2' to hit Netflix on March 20

The war drama Border 2, starring Sunny Deol, will soon be available for streaming.

13 Mar 2026 1:26 pm
Lara Dutta on 'dangerous journey back' from Israel-Iran war zone

Bollywood actor Lara Dutta, who was stuck in Dubai with her daughter Saira Bhupathi amid the Israel-Iran conflict, has finally returned to India.

13 Mar 2026 1:02 pm
Priyadarshan says comedy directors aren't respected, treated as 'jokers'

Acclaimed filmmaker Priyadarshan, known for his hit comedies like Hera Pheri and Bhool Bhulaiyaa, among others, recently revealed that he is often forced to make comedy films.

13 Mar 2026 12:52 pm
Priyadarshan explains why Mohanlal-starrer 100th film will be 'historic'

Veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan is set to celebrate a significant milestone in his career with the upcoming 100th directorial feature.

13 Mar 2026 12:45 pm
'Single Female': Jenna Ortega starrer hires 'Bodies, Bodies, Bodies' writer

After the success of Bodies Bodies Bodies, writer Sarah DeLappe has been roped in to write the screenplay for 3000 Pictures's upcoming project, Single Female, reported Deadline.

13 Mar 2026 12:24 pm
Meghan Markle makes surprise visit to children's hospital in LA

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, made an unexpected visit to Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) on Thursday.

13 Mar 2026 12:23 pm