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Kartik Aaryan unveils NEW LOOK from Chandu Champion on the occasion of India’s Republic Day

Kartik Aaryan will be seen in a never-seen-before avatar in the ambitious venture Chandu Champion, to be directed by Kabir Khan. The film marks the first collaboration between the actor – director duo and audiences couldn’t be more excited about it. While we got a few glimpses of the avatar Kartik will be seen sporting in the film, including his lean body, on the occasion of India’s 75th Republic Day, the actor decided to give a treat to his fans by unveiling a new look – this time in his uniform! Kartik Aaryan unveiled a rather patriotic look on Friday, January 26 on social media wherein he is seen sporting an army uniform with a cap. He captioned the photo saying, “Being a Champion is in every Indian’s blood… Jai Hind ???? Happy Republic Day” and also hashtagged his film Chandu Champion. While the actor received a ‘thumbs up’ from many of his fans for his suave look, actor Ronit Roy Bose was one of the first to cheer for the star as he said, “JHEBAAAA!!!!!” and dropped several heart...

Akshay Kumar says box office numbers do bother him amid multiple flops: I have had many cycles of ups and downs in my life

Akshay Kumar has briefly commented about his array of failures at the box office in the past year. In 2022, the actor faced a string of flops including Bachchhan Paandey, Samrat Prithviraj, Raksha Bandhan, and Ram Setu. Even this year’s Selfiee failed to make any waves at the box office. The actor has now admitted that box office numbers do bother him. In a chat with Financial Express, Akshay was asked about box office numbers and if they bother him, he said, “Of course, they do.” He added, “We are made or we are broken because of the box office numbers. That’s what you call hits and flops. The audiences tell us when we are right and where we are going wrong, and all that is reflected in the box office numbers because if a film does not work, that means people didn’t come to see it, which in turn means that they didn’t connect to it. And it means that’s the time for you to change.” He added, “I have had many cycles of ups and downs in my life. The one common thing is that when the go...

After Zara Hatke Zara Bachke success Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films announces 15 films

Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films, which has just delivered a sleeper hit with Zara Hatke Zara Bachke that has raked Rs. 70 cr and counting, announces a strong line up of 15 films. Maddock Films has had three successful projects back to back this year - Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga, Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo and the recently released Zara Hatke Zara Bachke which continues to hold strong at the box office. Here's a list of the line up of 15 upcoming films. 1. Shahid, Kriti’s untitled film, written and directed by Amit Joshi and Aradhana Sah, releasing on 7th December. 2. Sector 36 starring Vikrant Massey and Deepak Dobriyal, directed by debutant director Aditya Nimbalka. 3. Happy Teachers Day starring Nimrat Kaur and Radhika Madan, directed by Mikhil Musale. 4. Pooja Meri Jaan starring Mrunal Thakur, Huma Qureshi and Vijay Raaz, directed by Navjot Gulati & Co directed by Vipasha Arvind. 5. Sarvgunn Sampann starring Vaani Kapoor & Ishwak Singh, directed by Sonali Rattan Deshmukh. 6. M...

Ameesha Patel opens-up on cheque bounce case I trust our judiciary to render justice and that would be the correct medium for people to know the facts

Actress Ameesha Patel recently surrendered at the Ranchi Civil Court in connection to a cheque bounce case. She was granted bail by the senior division judge DN Shukla and was asked to appear before the court again on June 21. The case dates back to 2018 when producer and businessman Ajay Kumar Singh accused her of not returning the money she allegedly took from him to produce a film. Ameesha has opened up on the case through a statement, which read, “I am inundated with messages from my fans and well-wishers, regarding certain matters at Ranchi. I have since the inception of the case maintained gracefully silent that I choose to continue to keep and respectfully let the law take its due course. It is unfortunate that my silence, dignity and respect for the system has been taken advantage of by Mr. Ajay from Ranchi, who has chosen to spread an environment of bias by creating a public spectacle and to make himself famous at my expense, of what is otherwise due legal process. The compla...

AICWA urges PM Modi to ban Adipurush alleging defamation of Lord Ram and Lord Hanuman

In a formal letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has expressed its demand for a ban on the screening of the movie Adipurush. The AICWA alleges that the film, based on the epic Ramayana, defames the revered figures of Lord Ram and Lord Hanuman, thus hurting the religious sentiments of Hindus and followers of Sanatan Dharma. The letter states that Adipurush is a "complete disaster" that undermines the faith of devotees in Shri Ram and the Ramayana. The AICWA specifically points out the portrayal of Lord Ram and Ravan as video game characters and criticizes the dialogues that have caused offence among Indians both within the country and abroad. While the AICWA does not demand any specific action against the actors, including Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, and Saif Ali Khan, it strongly emphasizes that they should not have been associated with a film that it deems "disgraceful" in the history of Indian cinema. In li...

FIR registered against Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah producer Asit Modi and team members for sexual harassment

The Mumbai Police has taken a significant step in response to a complaint of sexual harassment filed against Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah producer Asit Kumar Modi, operation head Sohail Ramani, and executive producer Jatin Bajaj. The case was registered at the Powai police station after a popular actress associated with the show made serious allegations against the accused. As per a report by ANI, acting promptly, the city police conducted a preliminary investigation into the matter and subsequently registered a First Information Report (FIR) under sections 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty) and 509 (word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The victim, whose identity has been withheld for confidentiality reasons, disclosed in her complaint that she had been a part of the widely watched TV serial for the past 15 years. The alleged incidents of sexual harassment, according to the complain...

Sanjay Dutt invests in alcobev startup Cartel & Bros expanding liquor portfolio in India

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has made an investment in Cartel & Bros, an alcobev (alcoholic beverage) startup aiming to import and retail a range of liquor brands in India. The startup's initial offering is Glenwalk, a blended Scotch whisky imported from Scotland. Future plans include introducing vodka, tequila, and single malt brands.  Mokksh Sani, one of the five partners of the venture and promoter of liquor retail chain Living Liquidz, revealed that the company has secured a factory lease in Scotland. The aim is to price the products affordably, making them accessible to a broader base of young consumers. Despite the challenges associated with the regulated alcobev industry, including complex regulations, state-level taxation, and price controls, the team behind Cartel & Bros remains optimistic. Sani acknowledges that while regulations exist in every business, India's young population is willing to experiment with alcoholic beverages. This optimism is bolstered by ...

T-Series apologizes to Kathmandu Mayor over Adipurush dialogue requests ban to be lifted

T-Series, the producer of Adipurush, has issued an apology to Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah regarding a controversial dialogue that referred to Sita as the 'daughter of India’ in the movie. In a letter to Mayor Shah, T-Series acknowledged the controversy and assured that it was unintentional. The mayor had imposed a ban on the film in Kathmandu, expressing objection to the dialogue in this adaptation of Ramayana. Furthermore, other cities like Dharan and Pokhara have also enforced bans, alleging distortion of Nepal's history and culture. T-Series has taken prompt action to rectify the issue and now seeks the ban to be lifted. In response to the controversy, T-Series reached out to Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah, expressing regret and apologizing for the inclusion of the objectionable dialogue. The production company clarified that the mistake has been rectified and emphasized that there was no intention to offend or misrepresent. T-Series assured the mayor that the n...