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Recently, TV shows have almost all been about how much grittier, darker, and boundary pushing they can be, and while admittedly they are a lot of fun to watch, nothing beats a feel-good series with hilarious comedy and a heartwarming love story when you are feeling a bit down. So, we compiled a list of the best feel-good romantic comedy TV shows you should check out right now.

Nobody Wants This (Netflix) Credit – Netflix

Nobody Wants This is a romantic comedy-drama series created by Erin Foster. The Netflix series follows Noah Roklov, a young rabbi looking to advance in Synagogue, and Joanne, a sex and dating podcaster who has an instant connection after meeting at a dinner hosted by one of their friends, but their different values get in the way of their potential relationship. Nobody Wants This stars Adam Brody,...

Creators plan to make Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana a globally appreciated movie? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The son of Rishi and Neetu Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor is one of Bollywood’s most bankable stars. His recent movies have all performed well on the box-office including ‘Brahmāstra,’ ‘Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar’, and ‘Animal.’ While Kapoor has dabbled in contemporary and action-packed roles, fans are eagerly awaiting his portrayal of Lord Rama in ‘Ramayana,’ a cinematic adaptation of the ancient epic.

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, ‘Ramayana’ is set to be one of India’s most ambitious projects, with cutting-edge visual effects and a stellar ensemble cast. Sai Pallavi, Yash, Sunny Deol and Ravi Dubery are set to star as Maa Sita, Ravana, Hanuman, and Laxman respectively. The film further features industry veterans like Arun Govil, Lara Dutta, and Sheeba Chaddha. Slated for a two-part release in 2026 and 2027, the film aims to be a milestone in Indian cinema.

Kaushaljis Vs Kaushal Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: Ashutosh Rana, Sheeba Chaddha, Pavail Gulati, Isha Talwar, Brijendra Kala, Grusha Kapoor

Director: Seema Desai

Kaushalji Vs Kaushal Review: Ashutosh Rana & Sheeba Chadha Shine Despite A Scattered Writing! ( Photo Credit – JioHotstar )

What’s Good: The premise emphasizes that the story is very important.

What’s Bad: The writing does not give the premise any strong support!

Loo Break: Take it to sit through the film.

Watch or Not?: Very dicey!

Language: Hindi

Available On: JioHotstar

Runtime: 2 hour 11 minutes

User Rating:

“Perfect to kuch nahi hota pata nahi hum logon se perfection ki ummeed kyun lagate hain. Relationships are about accepting the imperfections,” says Kiara to Yug as the two are trying to explore their attraction and turn it into something meaningful. Kaushalji Vs Kaushal explores two relationships from two different generations. While Yug and Kiara, the new age couple, try to...

Varun Dhawan In Baby John (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Varun Dhawan’s high-octane action thriller Baby John has officially premiered on a leading streaming platform, bringing an electrifying mix of action and emotion to audiences worldwide. Directed by Kalees and featuring a stellar cast including Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi, Rajpal Yadav, and Jackie Shroff. It also includes special appearances by Salman Khan, Sanya Malhotra, and Sheeba Chaddha.

Produced by Murad Khetani, Priya Atlee, and Jyoti Deshpande, Baby John is presented by Jio Studios in association with Atlee and Cine1 Studios. The gripping storyline revolves around Dcp Satya Verma, who fakes his death to protect his daughter from a ruthless politician, Babbar Sher. As past threats resurface, he is forced to confront his history while risking everything to safeguard his family.

Speaking about the film, producer Atlee described Baby John as a high-energy family entertainer with a strong emotional core. He praised...

Baby John Box Office Day 2 Early Estimates! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Varun Dhawan led Baby John was expected to conclude 2024 on a banging note for Bollywood. Despite good pre-release buzz, the action thriller unfortunately made an underwhelming beginning. It has witnessed a huge crash on the second day and things don’t look good. Scroll below for early trends for day 2.

Opening Day Collections

Trade analysts had predicted Kalees’ directorial will open in the range of 13-16 crores. If the content resonated with the audience, many even expected the figures to go as high as 18 crores. Unfortunately, despite the Christmas benefit, Baby John suffered due to mixed word-of-mouth. Cine-goers preferred to watch Pushpa 2, which made the highest earnings on December 25, 2024.

Baby John earned box office collection of 11.25 crores on day 1.

Day 2 Early Trends

As per the early trends, Baby John has added collections in the range of 4-5 crores on Thursday.

Baby John Box Office Day 1 Advance Booking Update! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Varun Dhawan and Keerthy Suresh led Baby John has arrived in the theatres today. It is the remake of Atlee’s 2016 film, Theri. The action thriller has enjoyed decent pre-release buzz in India. Scroll below for the final advance booking update!

Baby John Pre-Sales Day 1

As per the final update as of 12 Am, Kalees’ directorial has registered advance booking sales of 2.75 crores gross (excluding blocked seats). It has witnessed a growth of 125% in the final 24 hours. Maharashtra and Delhi are currently the best-performing circuits. Karnataka, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh are among other key circuits.

Baby John has sold 93K tickets via advance booking for the opening day. The figures should have ideally been better, given the pre-release buzz was favorable. Varun Dhawan also left fans excited about Salman Khan’s grand cameo. But the action thriller will now be majorly dependent on word-of-mouth.

Baby John Star Cast Fees Revealed! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

After Bhediya, Varun Dhawan is all set to redeem himself at the Indian box office with Baby John. The action thriller is arriving in theatres on December 25, 2024, coinciding with Christmas. Can you guess how much the star cast, including Keerthy Suresh and Jackie Shroff, got paid for their roles? Scroll below for the exciting details!

Directed by Kalees, Baby John is the Hindi adaptation of Atlee’s Theri, a 2016 Tamil film starring Thalapathy Vijay and Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the lead. Varun Dhawan and Keerthy Suresh play the leading pair. The supporting cast features Wamiqa Gabbi, Zara Zyanna, Sheeba Chaddha, and Jackie Shroff. Salman Khan and Sanya Malhotra will be seen in special appearances.

Check out the salary charged by Baby John cast below:

Varun Dhawan

Varun Dhawan took home 7 crores for his role as Bhediya (2022). But he charged a whopping...

Prime Video has set a premiere date for the sophomore season of its musical drama series “Bandish Bandits.”

The new season continues to explore the fusion of Indian classical music with contemporary pop, following protagonists Radhe and Tamanna as they compete for recognition. Series creators Amritpal Singh Bindra and Anand Tiwari return, with Tiwari directing and co-writing alongside Atmika Didwania and Karan Singh Tyagi, with Bindra producing for Leo Media Collective.

Original cast members Ritwik Bhowmik, Shreya Chaudhry, Sheeba Chaddha, Atul Kulkarni, Rajesh Tailang and Kunaal Roy Kapur reprise their roles. New additions include Divya Dutta, Rohan Gurbaxani, Yashaswini Dayama, Aaliyah Qureshi and Saurabh Nayyar.

“At Prime Video, we take pride in bringing stories and narratives that are not only culturally relevant, but also showcase the rich tapestry of traditions we celebrate in India, ‘Bandish Bandits’ has been one such gem in our diverse list of originals,” said Nikhil Madhok,...

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The highly anticipated film “Ramayana”, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, has officially been announced by producer Namit Malhotra. This epic adaptation will be released in two parts, with Part One hitting theaters on Diwali 2026 and Part Two following on Diwali 2027.

Unveiling the Poster and Release Dates

On Wednesday, Namit Malhotra shared the film’s first poster on Instagram, featuring a striking arrow against a fiery sky. He expressed his excitement about bringing this timeless epic to the big screen, stating, “More than a decade ago, I embarked on a noble quest to bring this epic that has ruled billions of hearts for over 5000 years to the big screen”. The poster and release dates have sparked immense anticipation among fans.

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Cast and Characters

The film boasts a star-studded cast,...

The Indian action crime thriller, Mirzapur, features a cast of notable Indian actors as well as a few talents new to the space. One of the best Hindi original dramas available on Amazon Prime Video, Mirzapur follows Akhandanand "Kaleen Bhaiya" Tripathi (Pankaj Tripathi), a crime boss and businessman who is the de facto ruler of the Mirzapur district in the Purvanchal region of Uttar Pradesh state in India. The series premiered in 2018 on Prime Video in the Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages and since then, there have been two more seasons of the show.

In the first season of the series, Akhananand accidentally crosses paths with Ramakant Pandit (Rajesh Tailang), an upstanding lawyer, and his son, Guddu (Ali Fazal). What results is an explosive battle of greed, power, and revenge that ropes in friends, family, and former enemies alike. With so many original Hindi dramas to watch on Prime and Netflix,...

Fardeen Khan is making a notable comeback with Visfot, an edge-of-your-seat thriller directed by Kookie V Gulati. Following his return to the Ott platform with Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar and the big screen with Khel Khel Mein, Khan teams up with Riteish Deshmukh in this film.

Visfot is an official remake of the 2012 Venezuelan film Rock, Paper, Scissors. The plot centers on two families from starkly different backgrounds—a Mumbai slum and a luxurious high-rise whose lives intersect in a tragic explosion. The film follows Fardeen Khan’s character, who is wrongfully accused of the crime and must navigate a web of corruption and deceit to clear his name.

Akshay Kumar reunites with Riteish Deshmukh and Fardeen Khan groove on the iconic Heyy Babyy and Hauli Hauli song

The trailer has generated excitement among viewers, with many praising Fardeen’s return to action. Comments on the trailer include praise for...

Riz Ahmed’s Amazon Prime Video comedy series has added three new series regulars, Variety has learned exclusively.

Sheeba Chaddha, Aasiya Shah, and Sajid Hasan have all joined the untitled half-hour show alongside series lead Ahmed and recently announced cast member Guz Khan.

Exact character details are being kept under wraps, but the official series description states the show follows “Shah Latif (Ahmed), a struggling actor on the cusp of landing the role of a lifetime, only to find himself thrust into a full blown existential crisis and trippy conspiracy thriller all at the same time.”

Chaddha is a highly-accomplished actress who has worked in film, television, and the stage. Her past television credits include the hit series “Mirzapur” as well as “Bandish Bandits,” “Taj Mahal 1989,” “Tanhaiyan,” and the German Netflix series “The Signal.” Her film credits include her award-winning turn in “Badhaai Do” as well as “Doctor G,...

Bad Newz has been the talk of the town, and there has been a lot of discourse about the film and the subject it tackles. This Anand Tiwari directorial is a spiritual sequel to Good News, which was also about pregnancy and the turmoil soon-to-be mothers go through. Bad Newz, however, is about another pregnancy-related condition. This one covers the life of a woman who might have to struggle with two different fathers of her children and figure out who to spend the rest of her life with.

Spoilers Ahead

Akhil Chada

Vicky Kaushal, as Akhil Chada, is a flamboyant and handsome restaurant owner who falls in love with a chef, Saloni Bagga. Unlike her, he is happy with the life he has been leading, running a restaurant started by his father. He comes across as an over-the-top man who wants to be in a relationship with the woman; he...

As the title suggests, Bad Newz tells a story that is as complex as it is thought-provoking. Saloni, played by Tripti Dimri, finds herself with an unexpected pregnancy—not just one baby, but twins, each fathered by a different man. Yes, you read that right. Saloni’s ex-husband Akhil and her current flame Gurbir are both potential dads due to a rare medical phenomenon.

Directed by Anand Tiwari, the film was released in 2024, starring Vicky Kaushal as Akhil and Ammy Virk as Gurbir alongside Dimri. Steeped in themes of relationships, family dynamics, and a woman’s right to choose, Bad Newz had all the markings of an insightful drama.

Color me skeptical but hopeful. A story touching on such nuanced issues deserves sensitive handling. If the movie can use its quirky situation to shine a light on modern relationships and women’s autonomy, it will prove thought-provoking. But if lightweight...

The song ‘Tauba Tauba’ by Vicky Kaushal and Karan Aujla has gained massive popularity, even reaching South Korea.

BTS’ Jungkook Joins the Trend: Jungkook, the youngest member of BTS, was seen grooving to ‘Tauba Tauba’. The video, which has gone viral, shows Jungkook’s dance steps syncing perfectly with the song. The clip is from his performance video of the recent release ‘3D’ featuring Jack Harlow.

Bad Newz Dialogues: Vicky Kaushal, Triptii Dimri, Ammy Virk’s funny dialogues

Fans, known as ARMYs, flooded the comment section with praises, noting the perfect synchronization with Bollywood music and humorously dubbing Jungkook as ‘Kooky Kaushal’. Jungkook’s Recent Releases:Single Track: ‘Never Let Go’

Fans too went gaga seeing the video and flooded the comment section. One user wrote, “How They always synced with bollywood songs!!”. Another user wrote, “We were not wrong when we said that B in BTS stands for bollywood I...

The eagerly awaited film “Bad Newz,” featuring Vicky Kaushal, Tripti Dimri, & Ammy Virk, is set to hit cinemas on July 19, 2024. The makers have unveiled the first track, ‘Tauba Tauba,’ sung by Punjabi sensation Karan Aujla, who also penned the lyrics.

The song showcases Vicky Kaushal and Karan Aujla in stylish avatars, exuding charm with their moves, while Triptii Dimri dazzles in the music video.

About “Bad Newz”

Directed by renowned Bollywood filmmaker Anand Tiwari, “Bad Newz” promises to deliver entertainment galore with its star-studded cast.

Alongside Vicky Kaushal, Tripti Dimri, and Ammy Virk, the film features Neha Dhupia, Sheeba Chaddha, Faisal Rashid, and a cameo by Ananya Pandey. Fans are eagerly anticipating the film’s release for its blend of talent and engaging storyline.

Pankaj Tripathi & Pankaj Jha(Photo Credit –Instagram)

A few days ago, Panchayat star Pankaj Jha said in an interview that he doesn’t like to talk about struggles. Pankaj cited an example of Pankaj Tripathi, who once spoke about his struggles on Kapil Sharma’s show. According to Jha, Tripathi narrated his story of struggling days when he stole Manoj Bajpayee” slippers once to keep them as a souvenir.

In the interview, the Panchayat star stated that he doesn’t like people who romanticise or glamourise struggle. Now, Pankaj Tripathi, who is gearing up for the release of Mirzapur Season 3, has reacted to Jha’s accusations. Tripathi said he never tried to glamourise or seek sympathy due to his struggles.

Pankaj Tripathi on Panchayat Star Pankaj Jha’s Accusations

In an interview with India Today, the Gangs of Wasseypur star said he never romanticised his journey. The actor did mention...

Yami Gautam’s Article 370 & Vidyut Jammwal’s Crakk Ott Release Dates Out ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

Yami Gautam’s Article 370 and Vidyut Jammwal’s Crakk arrived in the theaters on the same date. While people had high hopes for Vidyut’s action film, it was Yami who survived the clash. In fact, the political drama cemented its position quite literally at the box office.

On the other hand, Jammwal’s Crakk had a disastrous run at the box office. Now, after their theatrical verdicts, the two films are all set to rule the digital world, and hopefully, Vidyut’s film will redeem its status since he is loved on Ott.

This week, the theaters are beaming with light choices such as Vidya Balan’s Do Aur Do Pyaar and Dibakar Banerjee’s Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2. Even children might enjoy the animation film Appu. But if you want to enjoy your weekends perfectly at home,...

The upcoming week on Ott platforms promises to be a delight for audiences, offering a diverse array of captivating stories ranging from the coming-of-age drama ‘All India Rank’ to ‘Tiger’, a tale of conflict, hunger, and survival.

Here’s a list of five titles that have piqued the interest of Ians —

‘All India Rank’:

Written and directed by Varun Grover, the coming-of-age comedy-drama ‘All India Rank’ is produced by Matchbox Shots. It stars Bodhisattva Sharma, Shashi Bhushan, Samta Sudiksha, Geeta Agarwal, and Sheeba Chaddha.

The film will be released on Netflix on April 19.

‘Rebel Moon-Part 2: The Scargiver’:

The American epic space opera film is directed by Zack Snyder. It continues the epic saga of Kora and the surviving warriors as they prepare to sacrifice everything, fighting alongside the brave people of Veldt, to defend a once peaceful village, a newfound homeland for those who have lost their...

When Pankaj Tripathi Went All Praises For Wife Mridula! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Fans have enjoyed watching Pankaj Tripathi as Guruji in Sacred Games or Kaleen Bhaiya in Mirzapur. He’s finally got his due in Bollywood and proved his versatility with various projects. But do you know how he is in his personal life? Scroll below for an unseen video with his wife that will melt your heart!

Tripathi rose to prominence with his role as Sultan in Gangs Of Wasseypur (2012). But the actor began his Bollywood journey with many uncredited roles. He also played minor roles in renowned films like Bunty Aur Bali (2005), Omkara (2006), Raavan (2010) and Agneepath (2012), among others.

Who is Pankaj Tripathi married to?

Pankaj Tripathi met his wife, Mridula, during a wedding ceremony that he attended in 1993. The duo were in college at that time but remained committed to each other. They tied the knot in 2004 and welcomed their daughter,...

Bollywood star Varun Dhawan, who is currently busy with the shoot of his upcoming film ‘Baby John’, has shared that the shooting schedule of the film is one of the hardest shoots that he has been a part of.

However, the actor is enjoying every bit of it. On Tuesday, as the film entered its 70th day of shoot, Varun took to his Instagram and shared BTS pictures from the shoot of the film. The actor said that he continuously shot for the film till dawn.

In the 1st picture, he can be seen wearing a sweatshirt with ‘Baby John’ written on it as his back faces the camera. The other picture shows him keeping his hand on his chest under the text ‘Baby Vd’.

He wrote in the caption, “#Babyjohn -day 70 Filming relentlessly till the sun didn’t rise and then also our unit kept going. One of the...

Living up to the expectations of our parents and fulfilling their dreams has been an important component of Indian society since time immemorial. It has almost taken the form of a ritual that has been passed from one generation to the next, especially in a typical middle-class family where options to earn social status are limited. The protagonist of screenwriter, lyricist, and stand-up comedian Varun Grover‘s debut feature film, All India Rank, is an adolescent who is crushed under pressure from his parents to academically excel at the Iit exam and subsequently earn a reputation in society. His parents are worried about their child’s future and display concern. But their anticipation has put much strain on the young soul. But soon, the grueling journey provides him with an avenue to discover his identity and embrace the challenges that come with it. The film delves into the themes of the complexities of family dynamics,...

All India Rank

Kota is the place where middleclass dreamers send their children for coaching classes to further their dreams (the parents’) of a better life. The children often become a casualty of their guardians’ ambitions. Hence the heartbreaks, hence the suicides.

In Varun Sharma’s All India Rank, Vivek Singh is one such pitiable aspirant. There is nothing remarkable about Vivek, or the actor Bodhisatva Sharma, who plays Vivek. Perhaps the quality of being blissfully nondescript is what made Varun Grover choose whom he did.

Often in films about the working class the actors playing faceless smalltowners stand out like the lead dancer in a chorus dance. Here everyone looks his or her part. There are no filmy flashes even in the songs which are, if I may coin a phrase, retroriginal—representing the heated cheesiness of mofussil mojo in the 1990s—except when Alka Yagnik suddenly blares in...

‘All India Rank’ aka ‘Air’ as used in the academic parlance, has released at a time when the immediate reference that comes to my mind, is a comparison with Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s ’12th Fail’ (released on 27 October 2023) but that too only for the genre of the narrative – lower middle class setting and competitive exams! Otherwise, both the films are poles apart in terms of the story telling, acting and everything else.

‘All India Rank’ tries to address issues close to the Indian middle-class milieu, but it gets lost through its multiple storylines that try to prove the point. Ultimately the audience remain clueless deriving the purpose after spending 94 minutes seeing things that neither entertain nor communicate. The last sentence of the film (about control in life) is what the director needs to think about very seriously.

‘All India Rank’ is about Vivek Singh (Bodhisattva Sharma), a 17-year-old boy who...

"Something's coming to us. Nobody must know." Netflix has unveiled the full official trailer for a German space mystery series titled The Signal, arriving for streaming in early March. (We also recommend the US indie film The Signal from 2014.) When an astronaut mysteriously vanishes during a mission, her husband goes to investigate while navigating life as a single parent to their daughter. The exciting mystery drama is a 4-part limited series from Netflix. Florian David Fitz stars as Sven, with Yuna Bennett as his daughter Charlie, and Peri Baumeister as his missing wife Paula, plus Hadi Khanjanpour, Sheeba Chadha, Katharina Schüttler, Nilam Farooq, Meret Becker, and guest star Katharina Thalbach. So what's going on here? She arrived back from Earth but never came back home... Where did she go? Paula was on the Iss. And up there, in the darkness of space, she discovered something. Or didn't she? "There are...

Where did she go? Netflix has revealed a first look teaser trailer for a new German limited series titled The Signal, arriving for streaming in March. (Also recommend the US indie film The Signal from 2014.) Ever since the success of the series "Dark" on Netflix, they've been trying to replicate that and make more sci-fi thrillers. When an astronaut mysteriously vanishes during a mission, her husband goes to investigate while navigating life as a single parent to their daughter. The exciting mystery drama with Florian David Fitz as the lead writer & lead actor is a 4-part limited series from Netflix. Fitz stars as Sven, with Yuna Bennett as his daughter Charlie, and Peri Baumeister as his missing wife Paula, plus Hadi Khanjanpour, Sheeba Chadha, Katharina Schüttler, Nilam Farooq, Meret Becker, and guest star Katharina Thalbach. She arrived back from Earth but never came back home... Where did she go? What happened?...

Filmmaker Raghuvir Joshi’s movie ‘Sahela’, an Australian production in English, set to make its South Asian premiere at the Jio Mami Mumbai International Film Festival 2023 is inspired by his own lived experience of having discovered his sexuality post-marriage.

“It was a big milestone In my life and I had to express it through the medium of film. I directed a short film called Yaman a few years ago which then became the proof of concept for the feature film, ‘Sahela’,” he tells Ians.

He however adds that it would be unfair to call the feature film an ‘extension’ of ‘Yaman’ as the story and characters, and the milieu itself is very different. “But yes, the emotional core is the same, of love and loss.”

‘Sahela’, shot in Australia, boasts of a cast including Antonio Aakeel and Anula Navlekar in lead roles along with Sheeba Chaddha, Vipin Sharma, Harish Patel,...

Filmmaker Raghuvir Joshi’s movie ‘Sahela’, an Australian production in English, set to make its South Asian premiere at the Jio Mami Mumbai International Film Festival 2023 is inspired by his own lived experience of having discovered his sexuality post-marriage.

“It was a big milestone In my life and I had to express it through the medium of film. I directed a short film called Yaman a few years ago which then became the proof of concept for the feature film, ‘Sahela’,” he tells Ians.

He however adds that it would be unfair to call the feature film an ‘extension’ of ‘Yaman’ as the story and characters, and the milieu itself is very different. “But yes, the emotional core is the same, of love and loss.”

‘Sahela’, shot in Australia, boasts of a cast including Antonio Aakeel and Anula Navlekar in lead roles along with Sheeba Chaddha, Vipin Sharma, Harish Patel,...

Best known for her performance as ‘Kukoo’ in the series ‘Sacred Games’, actress Kubbra Sait has shared a sneak peek into her Maldives vacation, and revealed what all she did during her serene getaway. Kubbra is an ardent social media user, and enjoys a fan following of 565K followers on Instagram.

On Monday, The actress shared a string of photos and videos from her Maldives holidays.

In the picture Kubbra can be seen wearing a brown body con, and oversized blue framed sunglasses.

Another picture shows her in a white breezy dress, with a glass of wine in her hand. She is pouting for the lens. There is also a glimpse of her wearing a brown co-ord set and posing with a seaplane.

There are videos of whales, food, and sunsets. The last picture shows the actress in a tie-up multi-coloured dress, while she poses against the picturesque backdrop of the sea.

Best known for her performance as ‘Kukoo’ in the series ‘Sacred Games’, actress Kubbra Sait has shared a sneak peek into her Maldives vacation, and revealed what all she did during her serene getaway. Kubbra is an ardent social media user, and enjoys a fan following of 565K followers on Instagram.

On Monday, The actress shared a string of photos and videos from her Maldives holidays.

In the picture Kubbra can be seen wearing a brown body con, and oversized blue framed sunglasses.

Another picture shows her in a white breezy dress, with a glass of wine in her hand. She is pouting for the lens. There is also a glimpse of her wearing a brown co-ord set and posing with a seaplane.

There are videos of whales, food, and sunsets. The last picture shows the actress in a tie-up multi-coloured dress, while she poses against the picturesque backdrop of the sea.

The best thing about the Permanent Roommates saga has been its relatable characters. The series, whose previous two seasons were critically acclaimed, is now back with a third season. The first season had been released at a time when the web-series format was relatively new and The Viral Fever, aka Tvf, had cashed in on the vacant space on YouTube. At the time, the characters of Mikesh, aka Mikki, and Tanya, aka Tanu, had captured the zeitgeist of urban India in a very endearing way. Season 2 was not that well received, but the makers have now decided to add to the story by bringing in the third season.

It’s hard to see the series with a fresh lens. The characters evoke a strange sense of nostalgia. Mikesh and Tanya had become the quintessential live-in couple. There have been other shows as well that have tried to recreate the dramedy...

Actors Sumeet Vyas and Nidhi Singh are all set to comeback together with the third season of the romantic drama ‘Permanent Roommates’. Its makers have released the trailer on Saturday. Featuring Sumeet Vyas and Nidhi Singh in the lead roles, the series also stars highly versatile actors including Sachin Pilgaonkar, Sheeba Chaddha and Shishir Sharma in pivotal roles.

The trailer offers a glimpse into the lives of couple Mikesh (Sumeet Vyas) and Tanya (Nidhi Singh) who face an amusing conundrum in their relationship. With the duo wanting two different things from their future, as they navigate prospects of relocating to a different country; will this pose a threat to the happy live-in relationship.

Sumeet shared: “I am ecstatic to return as Mikesh for the latest season of Permanent Roommates. Working alongside the talented Nidhi once again feels like a reunion with an old friend, and I can’t wait to...

Actors Sumeet Vyas and Nidhi Singh are all set to comeback together with the third season of the romantic drama ‘Permanent Roommates’. Its makers have released the trailer on Saturday. Featuring Sumeet Vyas and Nidhi Singh in the lead roles, the series also stars highly versatile actors including Sachin Pilgaonkar, Sheeba Chaddha and Shishir Sharma in pivotal roles.

The trailer offers a glimpse into the lives of couple Mikesh (Sumeet Vyas) and Tanya (Nidhi Singh) who face an amusing conundrum in their relationship. With the duo wanting two different things from their future, as they navigate prospects of relocating to a different country; will this pose a threat to the happy live-in relationship.

Sumeet shared: “I am ecstatic to return as Mikesh for the latest season of Permanent Roommates. Working alongside the talented Nidhi once again feels like a reunion with an old friend, and I can’t wait to...

Actress Sheeba Chaddha, who is receiving a lot of positive response to her work in ‘Bebaak’ and is awaiting the release of her next film ‘The Last Envelope’, feels that loneliness is an integral part of the society. ‘The Last Envelope’ showcases an unconventional and a hard-hitting story of a middle-aged couple who find comfort in a stranger by asking him to act as their late son.

Opening up on the concept of loneliness, the actress said: “Loneliness is an integral part of every society. I don’t agree with the idea that people, from way back when families used to stick together in joint families, wouldn’t feel lonely.”

She further mentioned that a person can feel lonely even in the presence of a huge crowd, and this situation is our reality, especially after the post-pandemic era.

“I think the way people used to connect socially happens less often today.

Actress Sheeba Chaddha, who is receiving a lot of positive response to her work in ‘Bebaak’ and is awaiting the release of her next film ‘The Last Envelope’, feels that loneliness is an integral part of the society. ‘The Last Envelope’ showcases an unconventional and a hard-hitting story of a middle-aged couple who find comfort in a stranger by asking him to act as their late son.

Opening up on the concept of loneliness, the actress said: “Loneliness is an integral part of every society. I don’t agree with the idea that people, from way back when families used to stick together in joint families, wouldn’t feel lonely.”

She further mentioned that a person can feel lonely even in the presence of a huge crowd, and this situation is our reality, especially after the post-pandemic era.

“I think the way people used to connect socially happens less often today.

Actress Barkha Singh is now celebrating one whole year of the success of her 2022 drama film ‘Maja Ma’ where she acted and danced alongside actress Madhuri Dixit. Reminiscing on the experience, Barkhasaid that the venture was ‘a dream come true’ for her as she got to collaborate with the veteran actress.

Describing her experience, Barkha said: ” ‘Maja Ma’ was one of the greatest shooting experiences of my life. Working with a legend like Madhuri Dixit and sharing screen with her, dancing with her is a dream come true.”

The actress added: “I am grateful for this opportunity to work with stellar actors like Sheeba Chaddha, Gajraj Rao and Rajit Kapur. What’s better it was the first time I got a full- fledged Bollywood song of my own complete with lip syncing and dancers!”

The ‘Bhaghyalakshmi’ actress who played the character of Esha Hansraj had earned great acclaim for her...

Actress Barkha Singh is now celebrating one whole year of the success of her 2022 drama film ‘Maja Ma’ where she acted and danced alongside actress Madhuri Dixit. Reminiscing on the experience, Barkhasaid that the venture was ‘a dream come true’ for her as she got to collaborate with the veteran actress.

Describing her experience, Barkha said: ” ‘Maja Ma’ was one of the greatest shooting experiences of my life. Working with a legend like Madhuri Dixit and sharing screen with her, dancing with her is a dream come true.”

The actress added: “I am grateful for this opportunity to work with stellar actors like Sheeba Chaddha, Gajraj Rao and Rajit Kapur. What’s better it was the first time I got a full- fledged Bollywood song of my own complete with lip syncing and dancers!”

The ‘Bhaghyalakshmi’ actress who played the character of Esha Hansraj had earned great acclaim for her...

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who has given memorable films such as ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, ‘Ugly’, ‘Paanch’, ‘Black Friday’ and others, is also known for voicing his opinions. The director shared that the oppressive system of patriarchy is the creation of insecure men.

Anuragis about to release his short film titled ‘Bebaak’ as a producer. It stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Sarah Hashmi, Sheeba Chadha, and Vipin Sharma.

The film showcases an inspiring story of Fatima, a Muslim girl who hails from a modest Muslim family with three siblings, and harbours dreams of becoming an architect.

However, her father’s financial constraints threaten to shatter her aspirations. In a desperate move, her father takes her to a conservative Muslim Trust that provides funds for promising students, putting her in a dilemma as she grapples with her beliefs and dreams.

Discussing societal patriarchy and the suppression of women’s empowerment through religious contexts, Anurag said:...

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who has given memorable films such as ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, ‘Ugly’, ‘Paanch’, ‘Black Friday’ and others, is also known for voicing his opinions. The director shared that the oppressive system of patriarchy is the creation of insecure men.

Anuragis about to release his short film titled ‘Bebaak’ as a producer. It stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Sarah Hashmi, Sheeba Chadha, and Vipin Sharma.

The film showcases an inspiring story of Fatima, a Muslim girl who hails from a modest Muslim family with three siblings, and harbours dreams of becoming an architect.

However, her father’s financial constraints threaten to shatter her aspirations. In a desperate move, her father takes her to a conservative Muslim Trust that provides funds for promising students, putting her in a dilemma as she grapples with her beliefs and dreams.

Discussing societal patriarchy and the suppression of women’s empowerment through religious contexts, Anurag said:...

Mumbai, July 23 (Ians) Having been married for over a decade now, star couple Genelia Deshmukh and Riteish Deshmukh have redefined relationship goals and their social media reflect the same. The actress, whose latest release is ‘Trial Period’, has shared the key to a successful relationship.

It was on the sets of ‘Tujhe Meri Kasam’ in 2002, when Riteish and Genelia met. After dating for almost nine years, they got married in 2012. The two welcomed their first child, a son named Riaan in 2014 and their second bundle of joy Rahyl in 2016.

Talking about them setting a new mark when it comes to relationships, Genelia shared the key with Ians: “Communication and respect is the key to a successful relationship.”

Genelia and Riteish are ardent social media users. They keep engaging fans with their reels and posts.

But is social media validation important for Genelia?

“No, I don’t think social media validation...

New Delhi, July 22 (Ians) Suparn Verma, who is known for his unique storytelling abilities has once again showcased his artistry and vision through the streaming show ‘The Trial: Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha‘.

He seamlessly weaves together the various elements of the plot, extracting extraordinary performances from the talented ensemble cast, and crafting a narrative that resonates with viewers on multiple levels.

Showrunner Suparn Verma said: “The kind words and love that all of you have showered – whether it is the intricacies of the background score and dialogues or our strong and fabulous cast that stole the show, the past few days have been one of my best days so far.”

“Even the industry and my peers that have shared their love for our show and the response has been overwhelming. I can’t wait for all of you to witness what happens next,” he continued.

“The love and positivity that all my friends,...

A single choice set a trail of turmoil for Noyonika and her family, and defined their fate. Caught in a web of choices, The Trial – Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha follows the journey of Noyonika as she embarks on a journey that truly makes her stand the test of time after her husband’s betrayal. Disney+ Hotstar presents a gritty courtroom drama, The Trial – Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha which showcases this gripping trial of life as Noyonika navigates through the curveballs life throws at her.

The show stars Padma Shri awardee, Kajol as Noyonika Sengupta along with Sheeba Chaddha, Jisshu Sengupta, Alyy Khan, Kubbra Sait and Gaurav Pandey in key roles. Produced by Banijay Asia, The Trial – Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha is directed by Suparn S Varma and will begin streaming on 14th July, 2023, exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar.

In today’s society, women are often burdened with the expectation of excelling in multiple roles,...

New Delhi, July 21 (Ians) Actress Kajol’s character Noyonika in web-series ‘The Trial’, exemplifies every woman navigating through demanding expectations, and resonates with the challenges they encounter in their quest to balance the diverse aspects of life.

In today’s society, women are often burdened with the expectation of excelling in multiple roles, facing overwhelming societal pressure.

Women have always found themselves juggling various responsibilities, from being nurturing mothers and devoted partners to achieving success in their careers and managing household duties. Noyonika’s journey mirrors the experience of these women.

Talking about the same, Kajol said: “The great thing about Noyonika is that every woman identifies with her. As women, we are taught to be a good mother, a good wife, a good person and to fulfill all of these roles to the nth degree at every point in your life.”

“That’s where Noyonika was at, where she...

New Delhi, July 14 (Ians) The purpose of a trial is to ensure that the defendant gets a fair assessment of all evidence against him or her, and so, it is a structured process wherein the facts of a case are presented to a jury, which decides if the defendant is guilty or not. If the ruling in the case is found to be not maintainable, then it can be challenged in a higher court.

The only difference is that unlike in the US, India does not have a trial by jury system!

The process of trial as enumerated in our Constitution is that “trial is the right of a person”, or that the trial of a court should be a “fair trial”. And that could be a huge challenge if a story around the American courts is adapted to suit the Indian milieu and its legal system.

Understandably then, the eight-episode Disney+ Hotstar series,...

‘Trial Period’ director Aleya Sen has spoken about the film and why she chose actress Genelia Deshmukh and the other cast members for the project.

She said: “Trial Period holds a very special place in my heart. As a filmmaker, I like to explore the unconventional dynamics of human relationships. ‘Father on Rent’ as an idea germinated from the perspective of a no-filter thinking Gen Alpha kid, who makes an unexpected demand, turning his mother’s world upside down. The film has a quirky take on the complexities of imperfect families in today’s society.”

Chrome Pictures showcases an endearing tale of unconventional family bond with its upcoming film, ‘Trial Period’, which will premiere on July 21.

Written and directed by Aleya Sen, the film boasts of a stellar cast of Genelia Deshmukh, Manav Kaul, in the lead, with Shakti Kapoor, Sheeba Chadda, Gajraj Rao, and Zidane Braz in significant roles.

Actress Kajol plays an intense character in her debut web series on ‘The Trial’, and her character makes it a point to voice her opinion.

Kajol is seen playing a fierce lawyer, Noyonika, who is struggling between the repercussions of her husband’s actions and restarting her career to fend for her family.

Talking about how Noyonika, ensures her voice is heard and how everyone should voice their opinion, Kajol said: “I believe that wherever you are, as long as you have a voice, you will be heard. As long as you are voicing your opinion, you will be heard. It has nothing to do with hierarchy or how far up or down the ladder you are, if you want to be heard, you will be heard and social media has proved me right!”

Talking about the most intense scene, she shot for the show, Kajol said: “I love the...

New Delhi, July 12 (Ians) Kajol, who will be seen as Noyonika Sengupta in the upcoming gritty courtroom drama ‘The Trial’, has immersed herself in the role, connecting with the character on a profound level.

‘The Trial – Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha’ follows the journey of Noyonika as she embarks on a journey that truly makes her stand the test of time after her husband’s betrayal. She navigates through the curveballs life throws at her.

She echoes the sentiments of countless mothers, stating, “What I love about Noyonika’s character and one thing that I absolutely resonate with is that she is a woman and a mother.

“She does what she needs to do in the matter, there’s no choice. It’s a very practical mindset that I think every mother will understand.”

She added: “There are times in your life where you reach a very practical point of view that...

Actor Aamir Ali, who will be seen in a new avatar in ‘The Trial – Pyaar Kaanoon Dhokha’, thanks director Suparn Varma for ‘completely’ changing the kind of roles he has done so far.

Aamir will take on a serious inspector’s role, who is loyal to the law and eager to bring unlaw to justice. He talks about how he broke away from this image with Suparn’s vision.

“After Fir, no one thought of casting me as a cop, maybe they had an inhibition that I’ve played a cop on TV that is still being watched and loved. However, hats off to our director, Suparn Varma, for completely changing the kind of roles I’ve done so far.”

“I have a very serious role in the show but Suparn created such a chill atmosphere on the set that it felt like we were on a picnic. I think...

The makers of Genelia Deshmukh and Manav Kaul starrer ‘Trial Period’, on Friday unveiled the trailer of the slice-of-life drama, showcasing an endearing tale of unconventional family bond.

Written and directed by Aleya Sen, the film boasts of a stellar cast of Genelia, Manav in the lead, with Shakti Kapoor, Sheeba Chadda, Gajraj Rao and Zidane Braz in significant roles.

The trailer showcases an emotional rollercoaster as it unravels the love and complexities of modern imperfect families.

The film follows the journey of a single mother Ana, played by Genelia, whose world turns upside down when her inquisitive son demands a father on a trial period of 30 days. The innocent coercion leads to the arrival of a disciplined Prajapati Dwivedi from Ujjain, fondly known as Pd, played by Manav – who is in complete contradiction to the expectations of the mother and the son.

What follows is an adorable tale of love and friendship,...

Mumbai, July 7 (Ians) Ott platforms have lined up a must-watch array of multi-genre content, from a thriller to a chilling horror drama, to a slice-of-life story, and more, giving you an opportunity to immerse yourself in captivating narratives.

From Sonam Kapoor’s unusual crime drama ‘Blind’ to the biopic on renowned cookbook writer Tarla Dalal, played by Huma Qureshi, Ott platforms are all delivering raw, resonant and moving content.

Here’s a list of this week’s unmissable titles:

‘Blind’ (July 7): Riveting Tale of Secrets

An intense drama headlined by Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, ‘Blind’ promises a perfect combination of suspense and drama, backed by an engrossing and nuanced storyline.

With an ensemble cast featuring Purab Kohli, Vinay Pathak, Lilette Dubey and Shubham Saraf, directed by Shome Makhija, ‘Blind’ is a captivating story of a visually impaired yet resilient woman (played by Sonam) who becomes a key witness to a crime.