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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.
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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

Veteran actress Sowcar Janaki (94) passed away in Chennai on Friday! She was admitted in a hospital in Chennai and was undergoing treatment for age-related issues.
Nadigar Sangam President Nassar and actor Nassar had confirmed the development through an official statement. He described her as a legendary star and announced that her mortal remains would be kept at Centoph Road in Teynampet from 5 PM allowing fans, friends and members of the film fraternity to pay their last respects.
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Just when you thought the rumour mill had run its course for the week, along comes another pairing to set tongues wagging. Varun Sood and Sonia Rathee, two names that have been steadily climbing the industry ladder in their own right, are now being linked romantically and if insider accounts are anything to go by, this one might have some real substance behind it.A source close to the duo tells us, “Varun and Sonia have been playing paddle ball with their close friends Angad Bedi, Neha Dhu

The controversy over Deepika Padukone’s exit from Spirit has resurfaced after Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s brother Pranay Reddy Vanga made fresh claims about the dispute. While Deepika’s reported demand for an eight-hour work shift had earlier been a major talking point, Pranay has now alleged that her remuneration and profit-sharing expectations were also among the issues that led to disagreements.
 In a recent interview, Pranay explained the reasons behind the casting change,

Bollywood’s newest rumoured pairing brings together two very different corners of the entertainment world and that’s exactly what’s got everyone talking. Actor Gurfateh Pirzada and singer Jonita Gandhi are the latest names to be linked romantically, with whispers suggesting the two have grown considerably closer over the past few months.
A source close to the pair reveals, “Gurfateh and Jonita have found a lot in common since they first started interacting. They love each

Bollywood’s rumour mill is working overtime this week, with whispers swirling around two of the industry’s fastest-rising names, Vedika Pinto and Zeyn Shaw. The speculation has picked up pace after the duo were reportedly seen together at multiple social gatherings across the city in recent weeks, sparking dating rumours that neither camp has confirmed or denied so far.
According to a source close to the development, “The two have been hanging around town and have been spotted

You take to Smita Jayakar instantaneously. Hers is the benign face you equate with family. Sarfarosh, Mujhse Dosti Karoge, Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani... her career boasts of blockbusters just as her eventful run on television. But nothing can beat the iconic status that her roles in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (HDDCS) and Devdas achieved. As Amrita, who understands the rebellion and heartbreak of her daughter in HDDCS and as the ill-fated Kaushal

Sunny Deol’s Batwara 1947 has had a mild impact at the box office despite positive reviews for his performance. Amid the film’s decent run, filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi has now revealed that investors initially considered the film’s subject risky and were hesitant about Sunny portraying a Muslim character. In an interview with Galatta India, Rajkumar Santoshi opened up about the difficulties he faced while finding investors for Batwara 1947. He revealed “Most of the