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Tushar Hiranandanis directorial Srikanth (2024), starring Rajkummar Rao, was a sleeper hit and also won critical acclaim. And now, it is also a National Award-winning film. At the 72nd National Film Awards, Srikanth won the Best Hindi Feature Film award. Tushars earlier film, Saand Ki Aankh (2019), like Srikanth, was also inspired by real-life people and incidents. Interestingly, both these films were very different from the feel-good and comic capers that Tushar Hiranandani was earlier associat

Abhishek Bachchan has expressed his interest in returning to one of his most remembered songs, Kajra Re, nearly two decades after its release. The actor recently recalled the experience of shooting the song from Bunty Aur Babli and said he would love to be part of a 2.0 version, although he jokingly noted that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and his father, Amitabh Bachchan, would also need to be convinced. In a conversation with BBC Asian Network, Abhishek was asked whether he would be interested in rev

Shah Rukh Khan has praised Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage and presence of mind after he helped protect passengers on a Flydubai flight despite being attacked and stabbed by his co-pilot mid-air. The actor took to X to acknowledge Machchhars actions, highlighting how the pilot put the safety of those onboard ahead of his own. Shah Rukh wrote on X (formerly Twitter), Captain Smit Machchhar, you stood strong when it mattered the most!! Its not easy to stare adversity in the fac

Lyricist Mehboob has carved a distinct niche for himself, having penned some of the finest songs of the 1990s and 2000s for films such as Rangeela (1995), Bombay (1995), Daud (1997), Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999), Thakshak (1999) and Yuva (2004), among others. In the mid-2000s, he suffered from multiple slipped discs, due to which lyric writing took a backseat. He made a comeback with Heropanti 2 (2022) and, more recently, penned Adnan Samis much-loved single, Ishq Tamasha. In an exclusive inter

Actress and performer Nyrraa M Banerji is continuing her musical journey with the release of KHWAB, her second song as a singer. The track is part of singer and composer Shariq Shezs latest EP and marks another step in Nyrraas exploration of music alongside her acting career. Talking about the release, Nyrraa said, Music has always been a very special form of expression for me, and with every song, Im discovering a new side of myself as an artist. KHWAB is particularly close to my heart because

Director Abhishek Pathak has spoken about the responsibility of bringing the Drishyam franchise to its conclusion and ensuring that the third instalment offers a meaningful end to the story. According to Pathak, Drishyam 3 could not simply continue the franchise as another sequel. It had to take its characters forward and bring their journey to a fitting conclusion. In an exclusive quote given to Bollywood Hungama, Abhishek said, The biggest responsibility with this film was that it is called Th

Yami Gautam Dhar recently visited Patna to meet fans and seek blessings at the Patna Sahib Gurudwara ahead of the theatrical release of her upcoming fantasy family entertainer, Nayyi Navelli. The visit comes after the films trailer received a positive response from audiences. Nayyi Navelli stars Yami Gautam Dhar in a new avatar and is scheduled to release in theatres on October 16, 2026, ahead of Dussehra. Directed by Balaji Mohan and written by Himanshu Sharma and Divy Nidhi Sharma, the film is

Madhuri Dixit received a special surprise from a fan on the sets of Kon Honar Crorepati. The first contestant promo of the show features Jalgaons Sharad Rajaput, who wins Fastest Finger First and gets the opportunity to take the hot seat opposite his favourite star. Sharads excitement is evident as he celebrates the moment by taking off his blazer and dancing across the set. He then reveals a T-shirt featuring Madhuri Dixits photograph, leaving the actress visibly amused and blushing. During his

Bhuvan Arora has recalled a childhood incident involving his first bicycle while talking about Prime Videos Dupahiya Season 2. The actor, who plays Amavas in the series, shared a humorous memory of buying his first Dupahiya and how the bicycle he thought would impress his friends turned out to be a different choice than he had expected. With Dupahiya Season 2 now streaming on Prime Video, Bhuvan spoke about his own first bicycle and the excitement he felt while choosing it. He remembered being d

Mandira Bedi has joined Himalaya Wellness Companys Muskaan initiative, which has been brought to Ahmedabad on the occasion of World Smile Day. In partnership with Smile Train, the initiative aims to raise awareness about cleft conditions and expand access to timely and comprehensive cleft care for children across Gujarat. As part of the initiative, Mandira spoke about the importance of providing children born with cleft conditions with the right treatment and support, while also emphasising the

Shabana Azmi joined the Cockroach Janta Partys (CJP) Jail Bharo Andolan at Mumbais Shivaji Park on Friday, October 2. The protest was organised over concerns surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with the organisation demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The gathering also saw the participation of several personalities from the film and music industries, including Naseeruddin Shah, Vishal Dadlani, filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj and sin

Producer Anubhav Sinha has spoken about the need for filmmakers to continue telling stories about Mahatma Gandhi and other freedom fighters. His upcoming film, directed by Sudhir Mishra and starring Manoj Bajpayee as Gandhi, explores a lesser-known 21-day period around Indias independence. The theatrical project brings together Sinha and Mishra for a story set during a crucial period in Indias history. Manoj Bajpayee plays Mahatma Gandhi, while Saurabh Shukla also features in a key role. The fil