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HIGHLIGHTS With Good Newwz, Akshay Kumar promises to bring the serious issue of IVF into commercial cinema. Good Newwz also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Diljit Dosanjh and Kiara Advani, apart from Akshay. Good Newwz is Akshay's fourth release of 2019, after Kesari, Mission Mangal and Housefull 4. Movie Name: Good Newwz Cast: Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kiara Advani, Diljit Dosanjh Director: Raj Mehta Deepti (Kareena Kapoor Khan) is lying on a hospital bed contemplating an abortion. The doctor (Tisca Chopra) gives her a final ultrasound before starting with the abortion procedure, and breaks the awkward silence in the room, "Can you see that grey dot on the monitor? That's the baby's heart. It's beating." Deepti, immediately defensive, responds, "Yeh aap mujhe kyu dikha rahin hai?" She's here for an abortion. Setting your moral compasses aside, it is the mother's choice. Even today. At least in India. ...

Movie Name: Mardaani 2 Cast: Rani Mukerji Director: Gopi Puthran Rani Mukerji's Mardaani 2 could not have come at a better time. But then, a good time for a revenge drama where the cops are chasing a serial rapist and a murderer is a bad time for the rest of the country. Gopi Puthran weaves a gripping tale and he doesn't loosen the grip through the whole of the 1-hour-45-minute run time of the film. And that right there is Mardaani 2's biggest win. The tight screenplay leaves room for our Hindi film heroine's stray hair because she is not just a pretty Bollywood face, but has no space for one stray scene, emotion, line or expression. As Gopi Puthran moves from the writer's position in Mardaani (2014) to the director's chair in Mardaani 2, Shivani Shivaji Roy (Rani) and the story move from Mumbai to Kota, Rajasthan. Kota here plays a significant role, but contrary to the protests that mushroomed claiming the film is trying to malig...

Do dost ek pyaale mein chai piyenge, isse pyaar badhta hai!" This dialogue from Rajkumar Santoshi's 1994 film Andaz Apna Apna made many of us believe in the concept of friendship. So much so, that it actually became one of the ways to prove how much our friends mean to us. Right? But, surprisingly Aamir Khan and Salman Khan, the actors who played Amar and Prem in the cult classic, that it is now, were not on talking terms on the sets. It may be hard to believe for all the fans, considering their amazing camaraderie on the big screens, but it is indeed true. Raveena Tandon, also part of the cult comedy, spilt the beans on how it was like to be on the set of Andaz Apna Apna. In an interview to Hindustan Times, Raveena, who essayed the role of Karisma, impersonating Raveena Bajaj, in Santoshi's directorial venture, revealed that the atmosphere on sets was quite tense. Despite that, she had fun shooting with all the actors. Turns out, Aamir and Salman were not on ...

Mahesh Babu was last seen in Maharshi, directed by Vamsi Paidipally. Though the film raked in the moolah at the box office, it received mixed reviews from critics and audience. Now, the actor is eagerly waiting for the release on his upcoming film, Sarileru Neekevvaru. The family drama, directed by Anil Ravipudi, is gearing up for a grand release on January 11. Ahead of the film's release, Mahesh Babu found some time off his busy schedule to visit Shiridi Sai Baba temple to seek blessings from the Lord. As soon as the people knew about Mahesh Babu's arrival at Shiridi, many of his fans gathered near the temple to catch a glimpse of the story. Looking at the photos, Mahesh Babu kept his look quite casual with a sandal shirt and blue denim. Here are the photos: 𝓼𝓾𝓻𝔂𝓪 𝓫𝓱𝓪𝓲 @melakshmisuresh # maheshbabu anna at shirdi 24 2:54 PM - Dec 29, 2019  ·  Hyderabad, India Twitter Ads info and privacy See 𝓼𝓾𝓻𝔂?...

Movie name: WAR Total box office collection: Rs 474.79 crore Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff's film War is the biggest blockbuster of 2019. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the film saw the actors as Indian Army officers fighting for their nation. The never-seen-before chemistry between the heartthrobs of Bollywood, Hrithik and Tiger, managed to attract the maximum number of cine-goers. The total collection of the film stands at Rs 474.79 crore. War also starred Vaani Kapoor, Anupriya Goenka and Ashutosh Rana in pivotal roles. Movie name: SAAHO Total box office collection: Rs 439 crore Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor's film is directed by Sujeeth Reddy. Released in four Indian languages, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam, the film shows Prabhas as a secret Intelligence agent. While Saaho received negative reviews from film critics, it was loved by the audiences as is clear by its box office collection. Saaho earned a sum of Rs 439 crore worldwide. Movie name...

New Delhi: After ruling the hearts of youngsters throughout the country, rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh has now impressed American electronic music artist Derek Vincent Smith, who performs under the stage name Pretty Lights, on his maiden tour in India. Smith "cannot wait" to listen to more of the rapper's creations after he came across his music on the radio. Smith's Indian tour, wherein he performed at Le Meridien, Gurgaon on Friday and will play in Pune on Sunday, is part of Vh1 Supersonic Arcade, which provides an experimental music experience to its audience. He landed in the country not long ago and Smith has already left fans enraptured by his performance on Friday. Although, it was long before he played in Delhi that he'd been acquainted with the "Brown rang" hitmaker's tracks. "I went out filming and heard an amazing music on the radio and I loved it -- Honey Singh. I loved the beats he put in. Cannot wait to hear more of him,...

Mumbai: Popular Indian rapper Badshah who delivered chartbusters like "Saturday Saturday", "Kaala chashma", "Baby ko bass pasand hai" to name a few, says opportunities for rappers are increasing in Bollywood music. "I think opportunities for rappers are increasing in Bollywood and it is a good sign. Earlier in our country, rapping was not considered as a proper art form, as it is not a song. But now, incorporation of rap in Bollywood songs, is giving rappers a chance to show their talent and it is coming to the mainstream," Badshah told IANS here. Badshah will be judging an upcoming music reality show named "Dil Hai Hindustani" on Star Plus. Talking about his association with the show, he said: "There are three participants who are rappers. So I think this is a sign how rapping is coming to the mainstream. We will get to see some new talent with their new perspective on rapping. I am quite excited to watch them perform....

Poetry has been an intrinsic part of music and there is no denying that the words of poet-cum-musicians Amir Khusrow, Kabir, Rabindranath Tagore and Mirza Galib have inspired many generations of musicians in India. Though modern age trend has changed, there are still a few musicians who are trying to bring back the lost era of meaningful and heart touching lyrics. Chinmayi Tripathi, a Delhi based young singer-songwriter has taken up a unique initiative to bring back the most precious poems of Hindi Literature and turn them into soulful songs. Her initiative under ‘Music & Poetry project’ has been released in late October by Songdew.com. The album is a work of 10 select poems from legendary poets of the modern era, such as Ramdhari Singh Dinkar, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, Nirala, Mahadevi Verma, Anamika, Dharmaveer Bharti, Shivmangal Singh Suman, Bhavaniprasad Mishra and Maithilisharan Gupt beautifully woven together in an eclectic fusion of classical, folk and ...

Sao Paolo: The Brazilian music festival Rock in Rio this year will put the spotlight on Asia by showcasing musicians, dancers and folkloric spectacles from India, China and Japan, its organisers said. On Thursday, the organisers of Rock Street, the space that will become home to a vast array of Asian art at the Brazilian festival, gave a taste of the diverse and vibrant spectacles festival-goers would soon enjoy, reports Efe news. Among the participants will be Bollywood dancers from India. The selection process of artists and stage productions was the result of an extensive study of the myriad cultures the festival aims to represent at its 2019 edition, Marisa Menezes, artistic director of Rock Street, told EFE in an interview. Spontaneity seems to be an important element of Rock Street, as participants can expect to be surprised with impromptu Bollywood flashmobs led by Bollywood Brazil, a colourful and atmospheric Indian wedding and a Chinese dragon and lion...

Hindi music lovers,  add in your collection. The song 'Choodiyan' sung by Dev Negi and Asees Kaur, features Jackky Bhagnani and Dytto. Jjust Music & Gaana Originals produced the song on YouTube, describing it as this year's ultimate festive dance number. The song has a groovy music, which will surely make you move to it. The song 'Choodiyan' is directed by Mudassar Khan. Music of the song Choodiyan is given by Tanishk Baghchi. Lyrics of Choodiyan song are written by Shabbir Ahmed. Jackky Bhagnani shared the link of the song on twitter. He captioned it “चूड़ी खनकाई तूने क्यूँ आधी रात मा, दिल को चुराया तूने बातों ही बात मा... Presenting to you all,  Listen to 'Choodiyan' here: Jackky was last seen in the film  Mitron , which was set in the backdrop of the Gujarati milieu. The film also starred Kritika Kamra as his love interest, and together, they set on the path of finding themselves amidst their social and cultural backgro...

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli have taken time off their busy schedules. The two, who are in Switzerland for a vacation, were joined by Varun Dhawan and girlfriend Natasha Dalal. Anushka shared a perfect selfie on Instagram, which also features Virat, Varun and Natasha. As per reports, Anushka and Virat will be ringing in New Year together in Switzerland. Virat shared photos on his Instagram account in which the Indian cricketer along with his actor-wife are seen surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Anushka shared a breath taking view on her Instagram story as well.  On December 11, Virat and Anushka celebrated two years of their marriage. Anushka shared an adorable photo of the two with a caption that read, “Sharing a photo from their wedding in Italy, Anushka wrote on Instagram, “To love another person is to see the face of God” -Victor Hugo. The thing about love is that it’s not just a feeling, it’s much more than that. It’s a guide, a ...

Actor-producer Ajay Devgn says starting from his 100th film Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, he wants to focus on stories which are not only entertaining but also informative. The Om Raut-directed movie, set in the 17th century, is based on the life of Tanhaji Malusare, the military leader of Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. “Apart from the film being grand and carrying a message, it is also educative, it is informative. It is an interesting story to watch and such combination is rare. Besides the storyline, I am always inclined to create new things like when I wanted to make this film we worked on 3D and technology in a way that it should look new. Visually we are very happy with the film,” Ajay told PTI in an interview. The 50-year-old actor added that with the movie he hopes to makes the audiences aware about the unnamed heroes of Indian history. “I hope they realise the freedom that we have achieved with such difficulties and sacrifices.”

Actor Janhvi Kapoor instantly agreed to feature in Zoya Akhtar’s short in the horror anthology Ghost Stories for two reasons: to understand how the filmmaker creates her characters and because she finds herself drawn to “slightly tragic characters”. Zoya’s short features the Dhadak star as a home nurse tasked with taking care of an elderly woman, played by veteran actor Surekha Sikri. Janhvi says the project gave her the opportunity to understand the world Zoya creates, which is quite unlike others. “The way Zoya sees her characters and writes them, they are grounded in reality. They are detailed and never one dimensional, she layers them in a way I don’t think many filmmakers have cracked. “I wanted to be a part of this world and get to know how these characters are made. It was just curiosity,” Janhvi told PTI in an interview. The actor says the story and the character resonated with her on a very “weird level”. “I think I am fascinated with slightly tragic cha...

As superstar Salman Khan completes three decades in Indian cinema, the actor credits his fans for his longevity and unparalleled success. The actor, who started his journey in movies with 1988’s Biwi Ho To Aisi and made his debut as a lead in Maine Pyar Kiya, which released on December 29, 1989, said many “brilliant” people have shaped him into the person he is today. “A big thank you to the people who have made me who I am, my fans and well-wishers alike. The most important thing in an actor’s life is the journey and my journey has been nothing short of amazing,” Salman exclusively told PTI. The actor was launched as a lover boy by Sooraj Barjatya and went on to feature in romantic dramas like Saajan, Hum Aapke Hain Koun…?, Khamoshi: The Musical and Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya. He also tickled the funny bone with his performance in comedies — Andaz Apna Apna, Mujhse  Shaadi  Karogi, Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?, Partner and No Entry among others. In late 2000s...

Akshay Kumar is undoubtedly one of the most bankable stars of Bollywood, but the actor says surviving in the industry has been task. The actor, who has been having a golden run at the box office since past one decade, says success has made him more comfortable in taking risks and being versatile. “It feels good that all my films have been loved. I can’t believe my films have done so much business. The money is coming in the film industry and it gives the producers the money to make all kinds of films, big or small,” Akshay said in a group interview here. “This year was similar to 2018 and 2017. It has been a good year and I think I have been lucky. It just gives me a boost to work on other things, other kinds of films, different cinemas, different kinds of topics to pick on, what things I can show, what culture I can show to the world,” he added. Akshay, whose last few films have focused on social issues and Indian history, said for any actor, while signing t...