'We Were Performing According To A Script': Sanjay Dutt Now Issues Video Statement After Backlash Over Shekhar Suman Show Remarks

There have been original Bollywood movies that have been adapted by Hollywood. These include a Wes Anderson favourite from Bollywood, Charulata (1964), being the inspiration behind the making of Forty Shades of Blue (2005) and A Common Man (2013) was remade as A Wednesday (2008). While these movies have been adapted on foreign soil, the projects were handled by foreign directors.Dating back to Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s Parinda in 1989, Nana Patekar gave a stellar performance as a ruthless

Katrina Kaif isn’t one to feed the trolls, but she did finally address them, in her own calm, collected way. Speaking at the Kay Beauty anniversary event in London, the actress opened up about handling online criticism, just weeks after facing backlash over her appearance at the Ambani family’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Mumbai.Without naming the controversy directly, Katrina made her point clear. “I think we really need to be careful of letting the narrative on social m

Constance Wu, Henry Golding and Ronny Chieng are confirmed as series regulars, with Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh returning in a recurring capacity. Chieng is expected to reprise his role as Edison “Eddie” Cheng, Nick’s status-obsessed cousin from Hong Kong, while the rest of the beloved ensemble, including Awkwafina, Ken Jeong and Gemma Chan, remains to be formally confirmed.Adele Lim, who co-wrote the 2018 film, returns as showrunner and executive producer, alongside original d

Alert Lady Whistledown, there’s news from the ton. Netflix and Shondaland officially announced a brand-new Bridgerton spinoff on October 8, and this one’s been a long time coming for fans. The untitled limited series will chronicle the early life of a young Lady Violet and her romance with Viscount Edmund Bridgerton, the parents of the franchise’s eight beloved siblings.Netflix’s own press release frames the project clearly. “Similar to the massive global hit Queen

Actor Vijay Deverakonda has spoken out against targeted online smear campaigns directed at his upcoming film, Ranabaali, accusing his alleged detractors of funding coordinated attacks. Pointing to dozens of identical social media posts urging audiences to watch Jailer 2 instead, he argued that such uniform backlash appeared to be manufactured rather than a reflection of genuine public opinion. The two films are reportedly set to clash at the box office this Dasara. “When you see the same

On Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi’s Double Date Sanjay Kapoor and Maheep Kapoor recently opened up about how their daughter, Shanaya Kapoor, developed an interest in acting. The couple revealed that her inclination towards films became evident over time rather than through a direct declaration about wanting to become an actor. Sanjay explained that Shanaya never explicitly announced her career ambitions. Having grown up around films and people from the industry, she gradually developed a

The veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away yesterday in his Goa residence on October 8, 2026. The news came as an absolute shock to all of his fans across the world.Nana Patekar is known for his massive contributions to the world of cinema with numerous Iconic characters under his belt of creations. One of his recent roles was in the movie Natsamrat. During an event, Nana Patekar had an unusual POV to point out about the actors who had taken the helm of the role before him.Nana said, "Whoever h

SS Rajamouli is reportedly developing a fictional language for his ambitious project Varanasi, marking yet another attempt to expand the world-building possibilities of Indian cinema. If true, this would be the filmmaker’s second major experiment with an invented tongue after Baahubali, which introduced audiences to the artificial language Kiliki. Linguist and lyricist Madhan Karky, who collaborated with Rajamouli on that project, is said to be working with him once again to create a dist

Few pairings in Hindi cinema carried the kind of unspoken trust Dimple Kapadia and Nana Patekar shared on screen. From the raw intensity of Prahaar and Krantiveer to the lighter chaos of Welcome 2 and Tum Milo Toh Sahi, theirs was a collaboration built as much on mutual respect as on relentless mischief. As the industry mourns the loss of one of its finest actors, Dimple opens up to Filmfare about the man behind the intensity, the director who pushed her to her limits, the co-star who played en

Nana Patekar’s demise has left the film industry mourning the loss of one of Indian cinema’s most distinctive actors. Remembering the veteran actor, Manoj Bajpayee spoke exclusively to Filmfare about their friendship, their frequent disagreements, Nana’s generosity and the impact he had on actors like him who came from theatre. Manoj revealed that he first learnt about Nana’s demise through a message from filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma. “I woke up with Ram Gopal Va

Maharashtra is giving Nana Patekar the send-off his five-decade career earned him. The state government has announced that the veteran actor, who passed away today on October 8 at 75 following a cardiac arrest, will be cremated with full state honours, a rare recognition reserved for those who have left an indelible mark on public life. 
Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar confirmed the decision on X, writing, “Considering the unparalleled contribution of actor Nana P

While they say you should never meet your inspirations, that necessarily does not need to be the case every time. A recent example of this is when Ritvik Sahore got to realise his childhood dream of not only meeting his idol, Rajkummar Rao, but also acting with him in their upcoming movie, Prahaar.  A few years back during the success party for Stree, Ritvik Sahore got a chance to click a picture with Rajkummar Rao. The moment is even more special considering Ritvik was in attendance as a

Indian cinema has lost one of its most powerful performers. Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away on Thursday, October 8, at the age of 75, after suffering a severe cardiac arrest at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa. According to a report, he was declared dead at 5:20 am, despite nearly 45 minutes of continuous CPR in an attempt to revive him. A medico-legal case has been registered, and a post-mortem examination is expected to be conducted.Born Vishwanath Patekar on January 1, 1951, in Murud-

Actor Prabhas is now compelled to reorganise his shooting itinerary, with Fauzi firmly at the top of his agenda. The actor intends to shuttle between the sets of Fauzi and Spirit, yet it is the former that commands precedence, as it is slated to reach theatres first. The sequencing is entirely logical: Fauzi has always been earmarked for an earlier release, while Spirit went on the floors considerably later.Accordingly, Prabhas will devote his principal energies to bringing Fauzi to completion,

Speculation that the Allu Arjun and Lokesh Kanagaraj collaboration has been shelved appears to be wide of the mark. Sources close to the development say the film is very much on. Pre-production work is currently underway, with the creative team steadily laying the groundwork for the project. There has been no pause, change of plans or loss of momentum. The buzz around the yet-untitled film has been loud, and so have the whispers of trouble. Those in the know, however, insist that the machinery

Hollywood has lost one of the last glittering pillars of its golden era. Eva Marie Saint, the radiant, fiercely talented star who captured hearts and critical acclaim over a career that stretched across nine decades, has passed away at the age of 102. Her representative confirmed she died peacefully of natural causes at her Los Angeles home, surrounded by loved ones.Saint did not just enter Hollywood, she took it by storm. Making an unforgettable feature film debut opposite Marlon Brando in Eli

Divyenndu and Abhishek Banerjee, who became fan favourites as Munna Tripathi and Compounder in Mirzapur, are set to reunite on screen for an upcoming series. Filmfare has learnt that the actors will headline a new series from Endemol, which is an empire drama. It will be an Amazon MX Player original.The pairing is particularly interesting given the recall value the two actors have from Mirzapur. While Divyenndu's Munna and Abhishek's Compounder shared a memorable dynamic in the popular crime dr

Virat Kohli’s camp has stepped in to shut down a claim that’s been doing the rounds this week. The cricketer's spokesperson issued an official statement addressing allegations made by Falahari Maharaj, Dinesh Sharma, president of the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Sangharsh Nyas, who claimed that a property-linked group had spent Rs 5 crore to arrange Kohli's visit to spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj's ashram in Vrindavan.The statement left little room for ambiguity. “We would lik

The new official poster for Ramayana has finally been unveiled with this one focusing primarily on the King of Ayodhya and father to Lord Rama, King Dashrath. This role is being played by Arun Govil, presenting his first look from the two-part epic. What further makes his presence more special for the fans on a deeper level is the fact that he once played the avatar of Lord Rama for the 1987 classic Ramayan television series.Setting a standard for Lord Ramas depiction with his calm demeanour, p