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Katrina Kaif On Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

Bollywood star Katrina Kaif marked her big screen debut with Kaizad Gustad’s ‘Boom’ in 2003. But did you know that she credited David Dhawan’s ‘Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya’ for her success in the industry? Read on.

In an interview with Mumbai Mirror, Katrina openly discussed the importance of her first film with Salman Khan. “It’s very important to make a newcomer feel at home. Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya did that for me. It was my most special film with Salman. I am told that the first success is a lot like first love. You can’t forget that. But for me, my first hit, Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya is like a blur. All I remember is that we had loads of fun while shooting. The scenes were so funny that we’d be laughing our heads off...

Get ready to unwrap a cinematic gift this festive season with Merry Christmas, a thrilling ride starring the dynamic duo of Vijay Sethupathi and Katrina Kaif. Directed by the maestro of suspense, Sriram Raghavan, this film promises to be a rollercoaster of emotions, blending mystery, drama, and a sprinkle of holiday spirit.

A Festive Thriller Like No Other

Merry Christmas is not your typical holiday movie. Set against the backdrop of Mumbai‘s vibrant nightlife, the story unfolds on a fateful Christmas Eve. Vijay Sethupathi plays Albert, a man returning from Dubai under mysterious circumstances, while Katrina Kaif portrays Maria, a woman dealing with her own set of challenges. Their paths cross in unexpected ways, leading to a series of events that keep audiences on the edge of their seats.

Behind the Scenes: Crafting the Magic

The film’s production journey is as intriguing as its plot. Announced in December...

The times are changing across Indian cinema and Katrina Kaif, one of the top stars of the country, is changing with them.

The top 10 Indian films in the post-pandemic year 2023 were all star-driven blockbusters and Kaif was in the mix with Bollywood action extravaganza “Tiger 3,” the latest in Yash Raj Films’ spy universe, where she starred alongside Salman Khan. 2024 has seen a paradigm shift in that, with five of the top 10 films being what are known locally as “content films,” where a strong storyline takes precedence over spectacle.

The Hindi-language Bollywood may be India’s most visible film industry globally and the term is often used internationally as shorthand for the country’s other film industries, much to their chagrin. To put matters in context, of the 1,796 Indian films released in 2023, 317 were in the Telugu language, 271 in Tamil and 241 in Kannada, with Bollywood in joint fourth place with Malayalam,...

India’s Yash Raj Films has unveiled the first footage from “Tiger 3,” starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif.

Directed by Maneesh Sharma (“Band Baaja Baaraat”), the film is the latest instalment in producer Aditya Chopra’s spy universe.

The spy universe kicked off with the Tiger franchise, starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif, beginning with “Ek Tha Tiger” (2012) and “Tiger Zinda Hai” (2017) and continued with “War” (2019), starring Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff. “Pathaan,” starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, released in January and is the biggest Indian hit of the year with $130 million. The four films have together grossed some $300 million.

In the Tiger franchise, Salman Khan plays Avinash Singh Rathore, Aka Tiger, who belongs to Indian intelligence agency Raw and Kaif plays Zoya Humaini from Pakistan’s Isi. In “War,” Roshan is rogue Raw agent Kabir Dhaliwal and Shroff his protégé Khalid Rahmani. In “Pathaan,” Shah Rukh...

New Delhi, Sep 3 (Ians) Former Indian cricketers Mohammed Kaif and Gautam Gambhir engaged in a heated discussion over Ishan Kishan and Kl Rahul about who is the ideal candidate for the No. 5 batting position following latter’s impressive 82-run knock against Pakistan in the Asia Cup.

During the discussion on Star Sports, Kaif expressed the opinion that, despite Ishan’s impressive half-century against Pakistan, he should make room for Kl Rahul in the lineup. In contrast, Gambhir argued that current form holds greater significance than a player’s reputation or name.

“Kl Rahul is a proven match-winner. At No. 5, his numbers are fabulous. So Rahul Dravid knows, there is that clarity in his mind that…remember, Mohammed Shami was dropped today. So, when Kl Rahul is fit again, he will be playing in the XI and Ishan Kishan will have to wait for his next opportunity,” said Kaid.

“Ishan is doing all that he needs.

New Delhi, Sep 1 (Ians) Ahead of the much-anticipated Asia Cup encounter between arch rivals India and Pakistan, former cricketer Mohammed Kaif shared valuable insights on how Men In Blue can stand up against Pakistan star pacer Shaheen Afridi’s formidable pace and swing.

Kaif emphasized the significance of the initial overs and maintaining a composed approach in the early stages of the match.

“You can practice all you want but on the day of the match, that experience of seeing Shaheen Afridi take his ball, do his swing, and his speed, cannot be recreated in practice. It is good to practice, of course, but that same impression cannot be made. You still need to make the effort, and try to figure out the technique but Shaheen Afridi throwing the ball, walking or running the distance can not be done at practice” Kaif told Disney+ Hotstar.

Highlighting that India has faced early setbacks when facing Pakistan,...

New Delhi, Aug 31 (Ians) Team India is well back with its best bowling squad ahead of the Asia Cup 2023. The Men-In-Blue will play its first match against Pakistan on Saturday.

Indian seamer Mohammad Shami on Thursday expressed the stakes that big tournaments hold.

“For big games, there is always preparation as we have practiced in the training camp. I don’t think we have to analyse too much into the situation, we have the skill and the bowling lineup, so we don’t have to think too much.

“But I have to say one thing, whenever one-day matches come, there has to be focus. So to be focused and to have proper planning,” he told Star Sports.

Shami emphasised the significance of retaining focus and adhering to well-structured planning throughout one-day matches with a constant belief in the team’s ability and bowling selection. Shami also considers how important individuals...

New Delhi, Aug 30 (Ians) The last time Pakistan faced India in the T20 World Cup 2022, Virat Kohli stole the show with his magnificent chase. India won the match on the last delivery, but it was the inning of flamboyant batter that led to the victory.

Former India bowler Mohammad Kaif remembered the brutal knock of Kohli and stated that, the Pakistani pacers will surely be under pressure bowling Kohli.

“Kohli’s performance in Australia at the T20 World Cup, against Pakistan, he played magnificently. And he is a brilliant batsman when it comes to playing against Pakistan. He takes full responsibility and is a chase master,” Kaif said on Star Sports.

The form that he had in that World Cup was because of his performances in the Asia Cup (2022), starting from that century he hit against Afghanistan,” he added.

The match-winning inning of 82* runs in 53 deliveries played by Kohli at...

New Delhi, Aug 29 (Ians) Star India batter Virat Kohli has expressed his deep affinity for one-day cricket, emphasising how the format rigorously tests a player’s all-around skills while highlighting the technical challenges, strategic decision-making, and adaptability required throughout the game.

In the realm of 50-over cricket, Kohli boasts an exceptional track record. His Odi journey is adorned with an impressive tally of 46 centuries. The 34-year-old scored 427 runs across the 10 ODIs he played in 2023, maintaining an average of 53.37, including the high score of 166 not out.

Speaking to Star Sports, Kohli said Odi cricket has always brought the best out in him as it compels him to embrace challenges and adapt my play to the situation to help the team win.

“I love playing Odi cricket. I think for me, Odi cricket is probably the one format that tests your game completely. Your technique, composure, patience, playing the situation, and playing...

London, Aug 15 (Ians) The Indian men’s blind cricket team has arrived here for the International Blind Sports Federation (Ibsa) World Games 2023 which begins on August 18 in Birmingham.

Led by Ajay Kumar Reddy Illuri (B2 Category), the men’s team along with the officials touchdown on Monday.

The World Games 2023 in Birmingham are slated to be played from August 18 to August 27 with blind cricket set for debut in the megaevent.

Speaking after the arrival in London, Cricket Association for the Blind in India (Cabi) Chairman Mahantesh G Kivadasannavar said, “The Indian Men’s Blind Cricket Team’s participation in the Ibsa World Games 2023 is a historic moment for us. We are very confident about our team and we will give our best in the tournament.”

Adding to this sentiment, Shailender Yadav, General Secretary of Cabi, expressed, “The journey to the Ibsa World Games 2023 has been a collaborative effort of our athletes,...

Doha (Qatar), March 12 (Ians) World Giants pulled off a thrilling two-run win over India Maharajas in the second match of the Legends League Cricket (LLC) Masters at the Asia Town Cricket Stadium here.

The edge-of-the-seat thriller followed after World Giants had posted 166 for 8 in 20 overs on Saturday night, riding on skipper Aaron Finch’s 53 off 31 balls with seven boundaries and three sixes and Shane Watson’s 55 runs off 32 balls with five boundaries and three sixes.

A captain’s knock of 68 from Gautam Gambhir and Harbhajan Singh’s four-wicket spell for 13 runs for Indian Maharajas, unfortunately, went in vain.

It was Gambhir’s second consecutive half-century after his 54 against Asia Lions in the opener and his 68 in this match came off 42 balls with nine boundaries and one six. With eight runs needed off the last over, Brett Lee gave away just five runs to give the defending champions World Giants a winning start.

Doha, March 11 (Ians) The first match of the 2023 Legends League Cricket (LLC) Masters ended with Asia Lions coming out victorious over the India Maharajas by nine runs, here.

The Asia Lions won the toss and elected to bat first. India Maharajas’ opening bowling pair Ashok Dinda and Irfan Pathan struck early dismissing Tillakaratne Dilshan for 5 runs and Asghar Afghan for 1 run of 2 balls in quick succession.

Misbah-ul-Haq walked onto the pitch following the two dismissals and added some momentum to the innings. Misbah got into the groove hitting Stuart Binny for six over mid-wicket and followed it up with a four in the following over off Dinda. At the end of the powerplay, the Lions stood at 45/2.

Upul Tharanga was struggling at the other end to find any timing whatsoever then he chipped one directly to Suresh Raina in the covers but to his respite, Binny overstepped and Tharanga got a lifeline.

It is usually assumed that filmmakers make films for the entertainment of the audience however, here the ‘scene’ looks different! Right from the first frame it is the makers who seem to have enjoyed the most – in making what they have made and in seeing the outcome of their ‘bundle of joy’. We have all seen films of different genres in horror too including zombie horror, zombie comedy, and what not, Phone Bhoot might find its place in the wacky horror comedy genre. Wacky because the writer has poured his heart out laughing at this own humourous looking (and sounding) referenced scenes.

Phone Bhoot comes from one of the most reputed productions which has most of the successful and entertaining titles to their credit and directed by one of the ‘Mirzapur’ helmers. It boasts of the biggest Bollywood actress – Katrina Kaif along with the Gully Boy and Gehraiyaan fame Siddhant Chaturvedi and Ishaan Khatter.

Jodhpur, Oct 4 (Ians) While the on-going Legends League Cricket continues to spellbound fans by rolling back the clock with the cricketing greats in action, former India batsman Mohammad kaif stunned the fans by showcasing the glimpses of his old self, attacking the opposition bowling attack in style.

During the match between Manipal Tigers and India Capitals, Kaif walked down the pitch to hammer the bowlers. This quickly reminded fans of him batting during India’s tour of Pakistan in 2004 when kaif irked Shoaib Akhter with a similar batting approach.

Kaif was brilliant in that Odi series which India won by 3-2. His series-levelling unbeaten knock of 71 in the fourth match is still fresh in fans’ hearts.

Kaif also revisited the memories when he later took to Twitter and posted a video of both the events.

“Walking is good for health!! #never stop walking. Allahabad wale cricket aise hi khelte hain.

Set for release on October 19 in India and the U.S., Secret Superstar reteams Bollywood titan Aamir Khan with Zaira Wasim who appeared in Dangal, his wrestling drama that’s made about $300M worldwide, including over $191M in China. Timed to the Diwali holiday this year, the Advait Chandan-helmed pic is an inspirational musical drama about a young girl who dreams of becoming a singer. Check out the trailer above.

Khan produces through his Aamir Khan Productions and also features as a famous music director and mentor for Insia. She’s got real talent, but a restrictive father. When she begins posting videos on YouTube without revealing her identity, she becomes an internet superstar.

The film was reportedly originally scheduled to release this weekend, but moved off the date — there has been speculation the shift was to get away from Shah Rukh Khan’s Jab Harry Met Sejal which goes out tomorrow.