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Veteran filmmaker Kuku Kohli passed away on Tuesday, August 25, after suffering a massive heart attack. He was 77. Kohli breathed his last at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, where he had been admitted a few days earlier after feeling unwell. According to reports, he had suffered a blockage and undergone a procedure to have a stent fitted a day before his death.
His brother-in-law, actor Balraj Irani, confirmed the news of his demise.
As per reports, Kohli's funeral will be held on Thursday

2026 is shaping up to be a year when Bollywood's writers' rooms and even fashion ateliers empty out onto film sets. A striking number of this year's directorial ventures are coming not from assistant directors climbing the traditional ladder, but from established screenwriters, a comedian-actor, a celebrated fashion designer, a veteran cinematographer, and a first-time filmmaker with no prior industry background. And out of these, some have already seen their films released, while the others ar

Kiara Advani is currently busy with the final leg of promotions for her much-awaited film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups. As she promotes the film across cities, the actor is also making the most of her time in Kerala, soaking in the festive spirit of Onam. Kiara recently shared a glimpse of a traditional Onam feast on her Instagram Story. The picture featured an elaborate spread of delicacies served on a banana leaf. Sharing the festive meal with her followers, Kiara wrote, “Read

After staying away from the screen for nearly a decade, Imran Khan is reflecting on the experiences and lessons that shaped his time away. The actor opened up about the film that earned him his biggest paycheque but turned out to be his most difficult experience. In a candid interview, Imran spoke about money, setting boundaries and learning to walk away from projects that no longer align with him, regardless of how much they offer. During a recent conversation, Imran Khan reflected on the

Salman Khan has stepped in to support his longtime body double Parvez Kazi after the latter fell ill during the ongoing shoot of his upcoming film reportedly titled Monster with Nayanthara and director Vamshi Paidipally. The health issue took place on August 6, when Kazi reportedly began feeling unwell at home. He was subsequently rushed to a hospital, where he underwent a minor surgery. Salman, who shares a long-time association with Kazi, reportedly personally looked into the matter and ensur

The makers of Daayra just unveiled a power-packed poster featuring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran, giving audiences a closer look at the world of the much-awaited crime thriller. With the trailer set to arrive on August 31, the poster leaves behind a trail of questions about what connects the two characters, while revealing just enough to spark curiosity around the story.Featuring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran standing back-to-back, surrounded by layers of police ta

An intriguing new pairing may be brewing in Bollywood, and this one brings together an established superstar with one of the industry's hottest directors of the moment. Filmfare has learnt that Laxman Utekar, fresh off the success of Chhaava, is eyeing Hrithik Roshan for his next directorial venture.
A source close to the development reveals, "Laxman Utekar has an exciting new script and he's zeroed in on Hrithik Roshan. For now, Hrithik is listening to the narration, and those in the know have

It's shaping up to be a full-circle moment for Bollywood's one-time hit machine. Filmfare has learnt that Sajid Khan is set to reunite with Akshay Kumar for a new film, marking their first collaboration since Housefull 2 over a decade ago.
A source close to the development reveals, "Sajid Khan will direct Akshay Kumar again. Their new film has been green lit by the production house. Sajid is currently working on Yashvardhan Ahuja's film with Nitanshi Goel. Once that's wrapped up, Sajid and Aksha

Fans have been waiting for an update on Brahmastra 2 ever since Brahmastra Part One: Shiva hit the big screen. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the 2022 film starred Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in the lead, with Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Nagarjuna and Mouni Roy in pivotal roles.Speculation around the sequel has been doing the rounds for some time, particularly after the post-credit scene in the first film teased Deepika Padukone's character. While her face was blurred, the sequence showed her

Bollywood has a new couple, and this one comes with a familiar surname attached. Filmfare can exclusively confirm that Sky Force actor Veer Pahariya and Sikandar actress Anjini Dhawan, niece of Varun Dhawan and part of the extended Dhawan film family, are in a relationship.
A source close to the two reveals, "Veer and Anjini are seeing each other. They recently had a summer getaway in London. Anjini's friends are all excited about her new relationship and have been reacting to all her personal u

Akshay Kumar is heading where he hasn’t gone before - alien territory. The actor has begun shooting for Samuk, Vipul Amrutlal Shah and Kanishk Varma’s ambitious survival-action thriller that brings together an international creature and stunt team in a bid to mount one of India’s biggest theatrical genre spectacles.Produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, directed by Varma and co-produced by Aashin A. Shah, the film is being mounted as a large-scale pan-Indian theatrical with global p

Ishaan Khatter is entering an exciting new phase in his career, with a packed slate of projects lined up. The actor is set to return as the lead of Netflix’s The Royals as the series gears up for its second season, which is expected to go on floors in September. The new chapter will see Ishaan reprise his role and take the story forward following the first season’s run.Alongside The Royals, Ishaan is also preparing for Jugaadu, an upcoming action comedy that mark

Here’s the latest update on Ishaan Khatter and Chandni Bainz
If whispers from Ishaan Khatter’s inner circle are anything to go by, the actor may have moved on from Chandni Bainz and his latest on-screen pairing with Sara Arjun has tongues wagging.Is Ishaan Khatter single again? And if the latest industry whispers are anything to go by, could there already be someone new in the picture? The actor has reportedly parted ways with Chandni Bainz, with the two having been linked for quite

The buzz surrounding Kareena Kapoor Khan’s third pregnancy refuses to die down. The actress and Saif Ali Khan recently returned from a holiday where the entire family celebrated Saif's 56th birthday.  After she returned to Mumbai, a video of Kareena Kapoor leaving a gym in Mumbai sparked internet rumours that she is pregnant with her third child.  Fans quickly started the guessing game after a viral video showed a supposed baby bump in her athleisure.  Reports gained moment

Turns out things didn't go quite the way the rumour mill predicted. Back in 2024, word was that Yashvardhan Ahuja, Govinda's son, would step into Bollywood via a love story helmed by National Award-winning Tollywood director Sai Rajesh. It was supposed to be a remake of the Telugu hit Baby. Instead, his real debut is shaping up very differently.
Romance, horror & comedyYashvardhan will lead Hero Ki Horrorine, a horror-comedy directed by Sajid Khan, marking Khan's return to films after a 12-

Bollywood actor Govinda's manager Shashi Sinha has denied reports regarding the actor's alleged marriage plans. The clarification follows claims made by the actor's wife Sunita Ahuja."There is nothing like this, nor will it happen. There is no second marriage happening. She is his wife, and there must be something going on in her mind that she made those claims," the manager told India Today.
Wife withdraws divorce petition
Sunita recently withdrew her divorce petition in a Mumbai family court.

Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal and Gabriella Demetriades have tied the knot. The couple walked into the Sub-Registrar's office in Mapusa, North Goa, and got their marriage registered under the state's Uniform Civil Code. Nothing flashy here; no big fat wedding, just paperwork and a quiet moment that has been years in the making.They have been together since 2018, and things got official on the engagement front late last year, when they dropped the news casually during a chat on Rhea Chakraborty's

Ever since Saiyaara was released last year, Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda have emerged as one of the most popular young actor duos in the industry. The two won audiences over with their chemistry in the romantic drama, while their off-screen equation has also sparked dating rumours on several occasions. Fans have been eager to see the duo reunite, both on screen and off it.
Recently, reports suggested that Ahaan and Aneet could appear together on the upcoming season of Karan Johar’s popula

Abhay Verma is on a roll. After making his mark with Munjya, the actor's performance in Operation Safed Sagar also emerged as one of the highlights. He now has an exciting line-up ahead, including Laikey Laika, JC and one of the most anticipated films of the year, Shah Rukh Khan's King.Abhay will be sharing the screen with SRK in the Siddharth Anand directorial, which also features an ensemble cast including Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan and more. Speaking exclu

From period drama and bold anthology storytelling to returning to familiar worlds, the actor has a packed slate that could showcase a whole new range of Gurfateh Pirzada.The months ahead look less like a conventional release calendar and more like a showcase of the many shades he can bring to screen. With four projects lined up across September and December, the actor is stepping into stories that are strikingly different in tone, setting and scale.
The RevolutionariesFirst up is The Revolutiona

Aamir Khan and Ashutosh Gowariker are set to reunite once again, this time for a sports drama titled Lalkaara. The film marks their first major collaboration since the landmark Lagaan, and while Aamir's earlier outing with Gowariker saw him play the spirited Bhuvan, his new role is said to be strikingly different.Filmfare has exclusively learnt that Khan, known for going to extraordinary lengths to transform himself for his characters, has embarked on a massive weight-loss programme for Lalkaar