Bollywood: News

25 Apr 2023

Bollywood Films

Apoorva Lakhia to adapt Galwan Valley 2020 incident on celluloid

Real-life army-related stories when turned into films have been super successful in Bollywood. These films reek of nationalism, action, and intense drama. Now, Apoorva Lakhia has bought the rights to Galwan Episode, a chapter from the book titled India's Most Fearless 3.

25 Apr 2023

Bollywood Films

Sidharth Malhotra's 'Yodha' gets a new release date; details inside

Sidharth Malhotra has had a dynamic career in Bollywood. The actor, however, found his ground with the 2021 biopic Shershaah. His action avatar has been loved by the viewers and now he is gearing up for the release of Yodha, the first action franchise from Karan Johar's Dharma Productions.

25 Apr 2023

OTT releases

The curious case of Varun Dhawan's 'Bhediya' OTT release

Varun Dhawan's Bhediya performed decently at the box office and ever since then fans have been eagerly waiting for its OTT release. Earlier, it struggled with fixing an OTT platform and now its release date is shrouded in mystery.

25 Apr 2023

Box Office

Box office: Salman Khan's 'KKBKKJ' passes first Monday test

Salman Khan is a superstar for more than three decades now. His recent release Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan has passed the crucial first Monday test with flying colors.

25 Apr 2023

Arijit Singh

Arijit Singh's birthday: Songs that shattered his 'romantic singer' label

From Tum Hi Ho to Muskurane and Channa Mereya to Judaiyaan, Arijit Singh's voice is the ointment we need while nursing a broken heart.

24 Apr 2023

Vidyut Jammwal

'IB71' trailer: Vidyut Jammwal starrer patriotic thriller promises mid-air action

The trailer of Vidyut Jammwal's upcoming espionage thriller IB71 is out!

24 Apr 2023

Ayushmann Khurrana

#NewsBytesExplainer: Why does Ayushmann Khurrana's #DreamGirl 2 keep getting delayed

One of the biggest hits of Ayushmann Khurrana's career, Dream Girl (2019) was praised for its performances, rooted storyline, and humor.

24 Apr 2023

Jimmy Sheirgill

Jimmy Sheirgill's 'Aazam' teaser out; release date revealed

Jimmy Sheirgill is one of the most fierce actors in Bollywood who has been experimenting in terms of choosing his scripts. The actor released the teaser of his upcoming film titled Aazam. The teaser promises a gripping tale and it is touted to be a gangster drama.

24 Apr 2023

Shah Rukh Khan

SRK-Rajkumar Hirani to shoot a 'Dunki' song in Kashmir: Reports 

Shah Rukh Khan, the King of Bollywood is back on his throne with Pathaan. Fans are bracing themselves for the two other releases Jawan and Dunki.

24 Apr 2023

Box Office

Box office: 'KKBKKJ' marks Salman Khan's biggest opening weekend post-pandemic

The quintessential superstars of the '90s often termed the "last set of stars of Bollywood" are pulling the reins of the industry.

24 Apr 2023

Ayushmann Khurrana

Ayushmann Khurrana's 'Dream Girl 2' postponed; new release date revealed

Ayushmann Khurrana is one of the breakout stars in Bollywood who has created a niche for himself as "the socially responsible" actor. His upcoming release Dream Girl 2 has been in the buzz for a long time and now the makers have decided to postpone the release by a few months.

23 Apr 2023

Varun Dhawan

Happy birthday, Varun Dhawan: Films that showcase his acting versatility

Varun Dhawan made his way into Bollywood with the character of a rich, popular, charming young adult in Karan Johar's Student of the Year in 2012.

24 Apr 2023

Irrfan Khan

'The Song of Scorpions': Everything to know about Irrfan's swansong

April 28 will be a bittersweet day for the fans of critically acclaimed and much-loved artist Irrfan Khan, as his swansong The Song of Scorpions will release in Indian theaters on upcoming Friday.

23 Apr 2023

Vishal Bhardwaj

#NewsBytesExplainer: How Bollywood has paid homage to playwright William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare is considered the greatest, most respected playwright in the history of English literature, and his work has transcended the boundaries of languages, regions, and cultures.

23 Apr 2023

Manoj Bajpayee

Manoj Bajpayee releases first look from upcoming courtroom drama 'Bandaa'

On his 54th birthday, celebrated actor Manoj Bajpayee took to social media to reveal the first-look poster of his upcoming courtroom drama film Bandaa, inspired by true events.

23 Apr 2023

Manoj Bajpayee

Happy birthday, Manoj Bajpayee: 5 iconic roles with gray shades

An actor par excellence, Manoj Bajpayee has delivered some of the finest performances in his three-decade-long career.

22 Apr 2023

Masaba Gupta

Who is Ira Trivedi? Masaba Gupta's ex-husband Madhu Mantena's fiancee

Fashion designer-actor Masaba Gupta's former husband, film producer Madhu Mantena, is set to begin the second innings of his life.

21 Apr 2023

Bengali Cinema

'Chengiz' review: Predictable gangster drama fails to create impact

Bengali cinema's superstar Jeet's action drama Chengiz was released on Friday.

21 Apr 2023

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Suriya to Kangana Ranaut, stars who still have Twitter's #BlueTick

Twitterattis woke up to a surprise with most celebrities across the world losing their blue ticks on Twitter. From sports personalities to politicians, actors, filmmakers, and more, celebrities who were previously verified on Twitter, do not have a blue tick anymore, thanks to Elon Musk's new paid policy for the tick.

21 Apr 2023

Box Office

Box office: Jeet's 'Chengiz' shows positive trend on Day 1

Superstar Jeet is a huge name in Bengali cinema. In a time when the industry is struggling in terms of the economy, Jeet is the only actor who is making full-blown commercial films.

21 Apr 2023

Box Office

Box office: 'Bholaa' to face stiff competition from Eid releases

Ajay Devgn is the most bankable star of Bollywood currently as the actor is delivering back-to-back commercial successes. His recent release Bholaa received mixed reviews from critics and viewers.

20 Apr 2023

Yash Chopra

Tracing Pamela Chopra's playback singing journey: 5 unmissable numbers

Pamela Chopra has been a silent, resilient base for Yash Raj Films. The wife of the late Yash Chopra was not at the forefront of things but is one of the reasons behind YRF's humongous success. Pamela was a Jill of many trades—playback singing, costume designing, screenwriting, and producing.

20 Apr 2023

Yash Chopra

Yash-Pamela's love story was straight out of a film

Yash Chopra's wife, Pamela Chopra breathed her last on Thursday (April 20), at the age of 74. Yash and Pamela were one of the most iconic couples in the Hindi film industry.

20 Apr 2023

Bollywood Life

Pamela Chopra cremation details: YRF shares statement

Pamela Chopra, the wife of the late Yash Chopra and the mother of Yash Raj Films honcho Aditya Chopra passed away in the wee hours on Thursday. As the news broke, fans and well-wishers are taking to social media to express their prayers.

20 Apr 2023

Yash Chopra

Yash Chopra's wife Pamela Chopra dies at 74

Late filmmaker Yash Chopra's wife-producer-singer Pamela Chopra has passed away at 74.

20 Apr 2023

NewsBytes Exclusive

#NewsBytesExclusive: Marathi producer Sanjay Chhabria on changing dynamics of OTT

The pandemic changed the dynamics of the entertainment industry with several films being released on OTT platforms.

20 Apr 2023

OTT releases

Liked 'TJMM'? Watch these similar titles on OTT

Bollywood's dry spell for a successful romantic-comedy film ended with the release of Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar. The Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor starrer hit cinema halls on March 8, becoming the second box office hit of 2023.

19 Apr 2023

Anil Kapoor

Anil-Madhuri team up for Ajay's 'Dhamaal 4': Report

One of the most iconic pairs of Hindi cinema's '80s and '90s era, Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit are returning to screens once again.

19 Apr 2023

Bollywood Films

Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Bhumi Pednekar-led 'Afwaah' trailer out

Filmmaker Sudhir Mishra's highly anticipated film Afwaah is all set for its theatrical release, next month. The makers of the upcoming drama announced its release date on Wednesday morning. The announcement was followed by the unrevealing of the trailer in the afternoon, which garnered the interest of the audience.

19 Apr 2023

Aayush Sharma

Salman Khan's brother-in-law Aayush Sharma announces new project titled 'Ruslaan'

Aayush Sharma is an actor whose career has been on the launchpad for long now. The actor has hopped on the bandwagon of massy-action films by announcing his upcoming film Ruslaan. He shared a poster of the film too.

19 Apr 2023

Music Industry

Ayushmann Khurrana-Rochak Kohli collaborate for T-Series's 'Raatan Kaaliyan'

Ayushmann Khurrana is the jack of many trades in Bollywood. The actor is a professional singer, DJ, emcee, lyricist, and many other things. His chart-busting numbers have made him a rockstar in his own right.

19 Apr 2023

Bollywood Films

YRF releases 'Pathaan x Tiger Theme' before SRK-Salman faceoff film

Ever since the reports of Tiger Vs Pathaan started making rounds, fans have been bracing themselves for the ultimate showdown. Now, Yash Raj Films has launched the Pathaan X Tiger theme which is a mashup of both iconic themes (Pathaan and the Tiger franchise).

19 Apr 2023

Bollywood Films

Salman Khan-Karan Johar to collaborate after 25 years: Reports

Salman Khan and Karan Johar are the two pillars of Bollywood. The duo collaborated around 25 years back for Johar's debut film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in 1998.

19 Apr 2023

Irrfan Khan

Irrfan Khan's 'The Song of Scorpions' to release in theaters

Irrfan Khan is that rare gem of an actor who had the ability to fit in any given character. He aged like a fine wine with every new film.

19 Apr 2023

Bollywood Films

Nawazuddin-Bhumi's 'Afwaah' gets new release date, trailer out today

Sudhir Mishra is one of the most adept filmmakers in India. His upcoming release Afwaah is in a slight buzz ever since its announcement. The film's release date got postponed and there were other technical issues too.

19 Apr 2023

Box Office

Box office: 'Bholaa' is minting whereas 'Dasara' experiences a dip

Ajay Devgn has a huge fan following all over India and the actor has been catering to his fans for over three decades. On the other hand, Natural Star Nani has created his niche over the years.

19 Apr 2023

Arshad Warsi

Happy birthday, Arshad Warsi: Revisiting our favorite moments of Circuit

Every Munna needs a Circuit in his life.

19 Apr 2023

Surekha Sikri

Surekha Sikri's birth anniversary: Films that show her acting brilliance

A powerhouse of talent, the late veteran actor Surekha Sikri, on several occasions, said she never considered herself a brilliant actor. However, her acting prowess has been a result of the numerous brilliant films she delivered throughout her career.

18 Apr 2023

Bollywood Films

Karan Johar quashes rumors of 'Dhadak 2,' shares statement

Rumors were rife that Dharma Productions was set to turn Dhadak into a franchise and Dhadak 2 was on the cards.

18 Apr 2023

Bollywood Films

Salman Khan's 'KKBKKJ' advance booking is open now

Salman Khan is the Bhaijaan of Bollywood. The actor has been relevant for three decades and has been consistently delivering blockbusters over the years. He is known for Eid releases and this time he is back with Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan.