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Sonam Kapoor Talked About Starting Out Alongside Deepika & Anushka (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor is often hailed as a true fashion icon. Whether it’s the red carpet, a classic saree, or a structured suit, she carries every look with unmatched confidence. Over the years, she has also been refreshingly candid about the pressures of being in the spotlight—including the constant comparisons with contemporaries like Deepika Padukone and Anushka Sharma.

Sonam Kapoor On Dealing Pressure While Debuting In Films

In an interview with Vogue, Sonam was quizzed about the pressure she dealt with as she debuted in films. The Neerja star shared, “Around the same time, a size zero situation was happening. At the same time, there was Deepika, Anushka; they were all supermodels, who were debuting along with me. They came from modelling (background). And I am tall. I am probably the same height as them,...

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (Photo Credit – Instagram/YouTube)

Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam is one of the most iconic films of Indian cinema. The film was also showcased at the Berlin Film Festival. But did you know that before the film’s release, Bhansali was actually worried about Jaya Bachchan’s reaction? Read on to know more.

Bhansali Reminisced How Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam Was Premiered At Berlin Film Festival

In an old interview with Star Plus’s show Star Talk (via Bollywood Shaadis), Slb recalled how Jaya Bachchan recommended the film at the Berlin Film Festival. “It was wonderful that it was selected in Berlin; it has now gone to every festival. There were two people responsible for it. One was Dorothy, who came here from Berlin to select the film, and a taxi driver said, ‘Memsahab, aap ye picture dekho hamare saath.

Are you ready for it because we have some movie updates! Ranbir Kapoor recently talked about two of his upcoming projects, and fans are in a Bolly-tizzy! At a special press meet to celebrate Alia Bhatt’s birthday, Ranbir answered some questions about two eagerly awaited films. During that interaction, Ranbir not only talked about working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali again but confirmed there will be a Brahmāstra: Part 2!

Ranbir is currently shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War, which also features Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal.

Talking about working with the noted director again after Saawariya, which was 17 years ago, Ranbir said, “To work with him again, I can say this with so much clarity that I haven’t met a human being who works so hard, who understands characters, emotions, music, Indian culture, Indian value system, as much as Sanjay Leela Bhansali.”

Adding, “Love & War...

Ranbir Kapoor Spills The Beans On Brahmastra 2, Love & War! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Alia Bhatt celebrated her birthday with the media today. Her husband and talented actor Ranbir Kapoor also attended the special event. He spilled some inside details on their upcoming collaboration with Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Vicky Kaushal for Chhaava. There’s also an interesting update on Brahmastra 2. Scroll below for the exciting updates!

Alia Bhatt is all set to celebrate her 32nd birthday on March 15, 2025. She held a special event with the media, where she requested them to avoid posting any content about their daughter, Raha Kapoor. The Jigra actress also shared why she has limited media interactions and said she does not have any new beans to spill and would not want to give interviews for the sake of it.

Ranbir Kapoor, on the other hand, gave some interesting updates on their upcoming movies. Asked about Brahmastra sequel,...

Once again, Subhash K Jha revisits a film in his This Day That Year series, this installment shines the spotlight on the film Thanks Maa. A gritty hard hitting drama of a street kid’s search for an infant’s mother also, according to the director, paid a tribute to Salman Khan’s career.

Strongly reminiscent of Mira Nair’s Salaam Bombay and far more resonantly representative of Mumbai’s slum kids than Slumdog Millionaire, Thanks Maa, which clocks fifteen years on March 5, is a journey into lives that were born into despair. Without the crutches of self-pity, debutant director Irfan Kamal (son of the reputed choreographer Kamal) enters the world of the orphaned protagonist named Municipality, who, on one of those routine days of scavenging, stealing, and hanging around with his friends waiting for the next meal comes across an abandoned little infant. The film shows the gritty, harsh...

Everyone knows, the so-called A-listers no longer bring bums to the seats. Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Ranveer Singh… they’ve all underperformed with their recent films. So, who are the A-listers likely to deliver in 2025?

Kartik Aaryan: His Bhool Bhulaiya 3 in 2024 broke records. In 2025, Kartik lets loose a double cannon. Both seriously romantic films. Sameer Vidwans made his Hindi debut with Satyaprem Ki Katha in 2023. The tender love story turned out to be a box-office smash. Understandably, the trio of Kartik Aaryan, Sameer Vidwans, and producer Sajid Nadiadwala was expected to return for an emphatic encore. But now Vidwans has shifted his project to Karan Johar and Dharma Productions for both creative and financial reasons. While the leading man of the Vidwans-Dharma venture is, of course, Kartik Aaryan, the leading lady is yet to be decided. Kartik’s other project for 2025 is Anurag Basu’s untitled film,...

2025 is shaping up to be a banner year for Hindi film, with many intriguing stories getting ready to play the big screen. Subhash K Jha reveals his selections for the five movies that must be seen at the cinema!

1. Loveyapa:

The chemistry between Sridevi’s daughter Khushi and Aamir Khan’s son Junaid in this cute-as-a-button love story is the highlight among many highlights of the Madhu Mantena production. After this Valentine’s Day release, directed by Advait Chandan, there will be a queue of producers signing this screen pair together and apart. Loveyapa is the Bobby of our times. And that’s saying a lot.

2. Lahore 1947:

Raj Kumar Santoshi is back in form in this heartrending drama of a family during the Partition trying to retain their ancestral home in Lahore. Lahore 1947 also stars Aamir Khan, Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta, and Shabana Azmi. While Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta,...

Sonam Kapoor Once Claimed Shah Rukh Khan Did Not Want To Work With Her ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Sonam Kapoor has been in the industry for more than a decade and has worked with some of the greatest actors, including Salman Khan. However, the actress has never been paired with Shah Rukh Khan. The actress once shared her thoughts on why she never got to work with the King of Bollywood. Sonam shared some in-depth details about how things allegedly work in the industry. Scroll below for more.

Sonam is known for her style statements and is known as a fashion icon. She can be credited with putting the Indian celebs’ fashion on the global map. The actress debuted alongside Ranbir Kapoor in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Saawariya. The movie also featured Rani Mukerji and Salman Khan in key roles. She shared the screen with Rishi Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Farhan Akhtar,...

Salman Khan Scolded Sanjay Leela (Photo Credit – Instagram/Facebook)

Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai’s love story started and blossomed on the sets of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Ham Dil De Chuke Sanam. The Dabaang star was so besotted with Aishwarya that he became highly possessive of her.

According to the film’s actor, Smita Jayakar, aka Amrita, who played Aishwarya’s mother in the movie, Salman once gave director Sanjay Leela Bhansali a dressing down for touching Aishwarya while explaining to her a song sequence in the film.

While speaking to Rajshri Unplugged once, Smita revealed she witnessed the incident when Salman scolded Bhansali. “I remembered one scene from the song Aankhon Ki Gustakhiya, where Salman had to go around as Ash stood next to me. So Sanjay goes and touches her (Ash) like this, and he (Salman) goes and says, ‘Sanjay, Sir, why did you touch her? You...

Admittedly, I knew nothing about Waack dancing before the stellar Sooni Taraporewala’s engrossing series on Amazon. The nine episodes, crisply edited with reams of ravishing repartees , simply jump at us with their verve and vivacity.

Although Ms Taraporewala follows the underdog’s movie manuel to a T, there is something immensely dewy and inviting as the young ladies, all incipient maestros on the dance floor, combine their passion for dance with a gritty survival instinct.

And the majestic crumbling relics of Kolkata! Ooof! The City Of Dreams has never looked dreamier. Cinematographer Igor Kropotov stalks the streets and crumbling havelis of Kolkata with the reverent eagerness of a tourist who has decided to stay back.This is Kolkata like never before.

The series opens with the camera cruising curiously through a crumbling haveli as we hear the sounds of Donna Summer’s stupendous track ‘MacArthur Park’ in the distance:...

Love & War Box Office Potential! ( Photo Credit – Facebook; Instagram )

Sanjay Leela Bhansali has gone full throttle for his next film, Love & War. It features Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal in the leading roles. Gossip mill now suggests Shah Rukh Khan may make a dashing cameo in the romantic film. That opens the door for another streak of success for the Rk + Srk combo. Scroll below for a detailed box office analysis.

All about Shah Rukh Khan’s cameo

As per a report by Box Office Worldwide, Srk had a hush-hush meeting with Sanjay Leela Bhansali to discuss the possibilities of a cameo in Love & War. If all goes as planned, he will begin shooting in January 2025. The superstar will reportedly appear in the second half of the film and will have an “intense interaction” with Ranbir’s character.

Revisiting Srk + Rk history at the box...

Was Rishi Kapoor unhappy with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Saawariya? ( Photo Credit – Facebook; Wikimedia )

Ranbir Kapoor is currently arguably Bollywood’s biggest star. After Animal’s unprecedented success, he has etched his name as one of the most bankable stars in the industry. He has an impressive lineup of films to show for in the coming years, including films like Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, Animal Park, and Love and War, directed by ace director Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

Ranbir Kapoor’s association with Sanjay Leela Bhansali returns to the actor’s debut film, Saawariya, which was a box-office disaster. In a recent interview with Indian Express, Bhansali spilled the beans on how Ranbir’s father, Late Rishi Kapoor, was unhappy with the film’s outcome.

Rishi Kapoor considered Saawariya detrimental to Ranbir’s career

Sanjay Leela Bhansali revealed that when Rishi Kapoor finally saw the film at a screening, he was...

Why Was Ranbir Kapoor Shocked By Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani & Rocket Singh’s Bo Numbers? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Ranbir Kapoor didn’t have quite an exciting start to his Bollywood career. His first film, a Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial, Saawariya (2007), was a critical and commercial failure. His next Yrf release, Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008), also didn’t work out well for him.

His commercial success as an actor finally came from Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahaani in 2009, a movie Ranbir thought would be an epic disaster. The slapstick comedy from Rajkumar Santoshi became the fourth biggest hit of the year.

However, His third release in 2009, Yrf’s Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year, tanked at the box office. Ranbir initially thought the movie was a Munna Bhai-type movie for his career. But destiny had other plans,

The results of these two movies left Ranbir Kapoor astounded. Speaking at the Aib India YouTube channel once,...

Ranbir Kapoor Vs Deepika Padukone Vs Sonam Kapoor: Who Is Ruling After 17 Years Of Their Debut? ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

17 years ago, on November 9, 2007, Bollywood welcomed three newcomers who turned superstars in their own sense over the years. Sonam Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor, made their debut with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Saawariya, meanwhile Deepika Padukone had a dream debut with Shah Rukh Khan’s Om Shanti Om.

The three youngsters then ruled the industry as per their capacities. While Ranbir, after stumbling on certain commercial choices, found his footing with a blockbuster like Yeh Jawani Hai Diwani, Deepika was the sensational queen ruling hearts. Sonam, in the meanwhile, turned into a fashion icon until she proved her mettle in Raanjhana and Neerja.

During these 17 years, all three of them have witnessed highs and lows in their careers, and currently, while Sonam has distanced herself from the film business actively, Ranbir...

Love And War Set To Go On Floors! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Ranbir Kapoor has many exciting Bollywood films lined up. After Brahmastra, he will reunite with his wife on the big screens with Love And War. The epic saga will also witness him join hands with Sanjay Leela Bhansali after 17 long years. Will they finally change history together? Scroll below for a box office analysis!

Love And War set to go on the floor!

According to a new report by Pinkvilla, Ranbir Kapoor will go on floors after Diwali on November 7, 2024. He will shoot his solo sequences for a few weeks, after which Vicky Kaushal will join him. The actor aims to wrap up his shoot by July/ August 2024 so he can start working on Ramayana. He also has Animal Park and Dhoom 4 shoots scheduled after that.

According to the report, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal have been assigned 200 days of shooting.

This is a throwback to Sonam Kapoor’s opening up about her pregnancy and saying, “It took 16 months.” (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Bollywood diva Sonam Kapoor revealed her post-partum journey after embracing motherhood. In May 2018, she married businessman Anand Ahuja. The couple welcomed their first child, Vaayu Kapoor Ahuja, in August 2022.

Since becoming pregnant, Sonam Kapoor has been missing from the big screen. In an interview, the Delhi-6 actress openly shared her journey of embracing motherhood. She shared that she gained 15 kilos in the first trimester and how it took 16 months to ‘feel like herself’ after giving birth to her child. “I was 36 when I got pregnant, and I had to take a lot of progesterone. In the first three months of pregnancy, I put on 15 kilos. And after that, it was not ending; I returned to my heaviest ever. Which was still okay while I was pregnant, but when the baby comes out,...

This passage shares a heartfelt message from Sonam Kapoor about her son, Vayu, whom she and her husband Anand Ahuja welcomed in 2022.

Sonam expresses her deep love and joy for Vayu, calling him their “sunshine, music, little genius, and endless source of happiness.” She reflects on how blessed they feel to have him in their lives and looks forward to the wonderful things he will continue to bring to their family.

She captioned the video, “My baby turns two today!!! Happy 2nd Birthday to our sweet, precious Vayu! Being your mom is the greatest gift I could ever receive. You’ve filled our lives with so much joy, laughter, and wonder. Every day with you is an adventure filled with your boundless curiosity, your infectious laughter, and your sweet, loving nature. You’ve brought so much light and happiness into our world, making every moment more beautiful and every relationship stronger.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali‘s hit Netflix drama Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar has been renewed for a second season.

The series, which debuted on the streaming platform on May 1, climbed Netflix’s top 10 non-English TV list in 43 countries, becoming the most-viewed Indian series globally. The period drama has ranked number one on Netflix in India since its launch.

Set from 1920 into the 1940s, the series follows the lives of courtesans in the red-light district of Heera Mandi in Lahore against a backdrop of the Indian independence movement against British rule in India.

The cast includes Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari,...

After making waves in the reality show ‘Bigg Boss 17,’ Abhishek Kumar has now entered Rohit Shetty’s dangerous show. Currently in Romania, Abhishek is facing thrilling stunts in ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 14,’ where he is considered a strong contestant. Despite facing fear during the shoots, Abhishek enjoys his free time to the fullest.

Abhishek Kumar’s Towel Dance

Recently, Abhishek Kumar shared a video on his official Instagram account where he is seen dancing in his room, wrapped in a towel. The background music is Ranbir Kapoor’s song ‘Jabse Tere Naina’ from the movie ‘Saawariya.’

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In the video, Abhishek shows his killer look and charming smile, captivating his female fans. He captioned the video with a simple ‘Sorry.’ Fans are showering love on this video, with many praising his dance and appearance.

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Abhishek Kumar...

Abhishek Kumar, known for his notable presence in “Bigg Boss 17,” emerged as the runner-up of the season. His journey in the show was marked by his charismatic personality, strategic gameplay, and ability to connect with both the audience and his fellow contestants. Abhishek’s performance in the house earned him a significant fanbase and solidified his status as a prominent figure in reality television.

Abhishek recently shared a video on Instagram and captioned, “Sorry”. In the video Abhishek is seen dancing wearing only towel on the song ‘Jab Se Tere Naina’ from Saawariya.

Ranbir Kapoor’s towel dance is a memorable scene from his debut film “Saawariya,” released in 2007. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the film features a song titled “Jab Se Tere Naina,” where Ranbir Kapoor’s character is seen dancing with a towel wrapped around his waist. This scene became iconic and is often associated with his entry into Bollywood.

Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor. (Photo Credit – IMDb)

Success and failure are part and parcel of life. Every individual has to go through these phases, including Bollywood celebrities. Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt have always been open about their careers and how they feel when things don’t work out in their favour. Both of them have witnessed some setbacks in their respective careers.

Ranbir Kapoor made his debut in 2007 with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Saawariya. The first few years were quite successful for the actor. However, there was a phase when his films struggled to impress the masses. Last year, with Animal, Ranbir bounced back and gave one of the biggest box office hits. On the other hand, Alia Bhatt has mostly seen success in her career. However, how does the couple handle when things don’t work in their favour? Well, the actress has revealed the same.

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Salman Khan Once Compared Working Styles Of Sooraj Barjatya & Sanjay Leela Bhansali ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Salman Khan and Sanjay Leela Bhansali have worked in three films together – Khamoshi, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam & Saawariya. They were supposed to work on three more films together – Padmavati, Bajirao Mastani, and Inshallah. The first two did not happen after Aishwarya Rai moved out of Salman’s life, and the last did not happen because Salman and Bhansali had creative differences.

Bhai and Bhansali share a love-hate relationship. They have always been vocal about each other’s strengths and weaknesses as well. It was once that the Sultan superstar commented on Bhansali’s harsh and rude way on sets and compared it to another filmmaker, Sooraj Barjatya.

In an interview with Rajshri Films, Salman Khan compared the working styles of Sooraj Barjatya and Sanjay Leela Bhansali, and he revealed how he once suggested the...

Ranbir Kapoor’s Success Ratio At The Indian Box Office (Photo Credit – IMDb)

Ranbir Kapoor has come a long way since his chocolate boy debut in 2007. From the guy next door persona to a brutal ‘alpha’ portrayal in his previous film Animal, Ranbir has proved his acting chops in front of everyone. Fortunately, all the hard work and dedication have paid off well, as the actor is enjoying an impressive success rate at the Indian box office. Keep reading to know more!

Started off with a flop!

Ranbir entered Bollywood with a magnum opus of Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Saawariya, in 2007. Clashed against Shah Rukh Khan’s Om Shanti Om, the film turned out to be a flop at the Indian box office. However, after a dismal start, Ranbir came back strongly by opting for different kinds of scripts. After working for so many years, he has cemented his position as...

Sonam Kapoor, known for her fashion statement, was recently spotted in New York as she graced designer Tommy Hilfiger’s show at the ongoing New York Fashion Week. The actress donned a double breasted blue pants suit which she wore with a blue and white striped shirt, as she looked ethereal. She opted for open hair and red lip colour to add a touch of glamour to her look.

The actress also took to her Instagram and shared the pictures from her meeting with the designer.

She wrote in the caption: “What an amazing experience @tommyhilfiger 36 hours in my fave NY in an iconic location and a fabulous show.. the most fun I have had in a while. Thank you so much for having me.. can’t wait to come back.”

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Acclaimed Indian filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali has confirmed his next project will be an “epic saga” titled Love And War, led by Bollywood stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal.

The feature will be made by the director’s own Bhansali Productions and a theatrical release has been set for Christmas 2025. Plot details have yet to be revealed but the director is known for his epic filmmaking style.

Bhansali’s previous film was musical drama Gangubai Kathiawadi, which also starred Bhatt and screened at the Berlinale in 2022. It went on to become the most-watched Indian title globally on Netflix...

Bollywood megastars and real-life power couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt will star alongside Vicky Kaushal in filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s “Love & War.”

Kapoor debuted as a leading man with Bhansali’s romance “Saawariya” (2007), a Fyodor Dostoevsky adaptation. Bhatt headlined Bhansali’s women empowerment saga “Gangubai Kathiawadi,” which bowed at the 2022 Berlinale. They starred together in Disney’s sci-fi mythological superhero film “Brahmastra Part One: Shiva” (2022).

Bhansali is known for his grand cinematic vision and “Love & War” is billed as an “epic saga.” No other details are currently available.

Both Kapoor and Bhatt had successful outings at the box office in 2023. Kapoor headlined Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s blood-soaked action-drama “Animal.” Bhatt starred alongside Ranveer Singh in Karan Johar’s family drama “Rocky Aur Rani kii Prem Kahaani.” Both films placed in India’s Top 10 for the year. Bhatt also had a leading role in Tom Harper’s...

The next big Bollywood film has locked its starcast with Bollywood couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt set to star in the Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial ‘Love and War’ along with Vicky Kaushal.

The film has set its theatrical release for Christmas 2025. The film marks Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s second collaboration with Sanjay Leela Bhansali. While Ranbir made his debut with the director’s ‘Saawariya’, Alia teamed up with Bhansali in ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’. However, this is the first time Vicky Kaushal is working with the auteur.

The makers took to social media on Wednesday and made the announcement. The announcement creative has the signatures of Ranbir, Alia and Vicky.

Vicky also took to his Instagram to share the news with his followers. He wrote in the caption, “An eternal cinema dream has come true”.

With this the filmmaker has pulled off a casting coup that has never been seen together before.

Actress Sonam Kapoor, who is currently enjoying her motherhood phase, shared a glimpse of her postpartum weight loss and it’s simply ‘wow’. Sonam is married to businessman Anand Ahuja, and the couple was blessed with a baby boy Vayu in 2022.

Taking to Instagram, Sonam, shared a mirror selfie on the stories section, wearing a black crop tank top and matching leggings. The actress captioned the post as: “What a wow.. 20 kgs down… 6 more to go”.

On January 4, the ‘Saawariya’ fame actress had dropped some pictures of herself in a lehenga, flaunting her physique, and shared how it took her 16 months to feel like herself again.

The caption read as: “It’s taken me 16 months to feel like myself again. Slowly steadily without any crash diets and crazy workouts just consistent self care and baby care. I’m not there yet but almost where I want to be.. still very...

Ranbir Kapoor’s Filmometer & Box Office Worth (Picture Credit: Facebook)

After making a debut in 2007 with Saawariya, Ranbir Kapoor has come a long way in his career. In the journey of 16 years, Ranbir has maintained an impressive success ratio at the box office and has established himself as a Bollywood superstar. Do you want to know how the actor has fared so far? Below is everything you need to read!

How do we calculate the success ratio?

Formula: (Superhits + Hits + Plus + Average)/Total Releases x 100 = Success ratio

Ranbir Kapoor’s box office success ratio: (6 + 0 + 3 + 5)/21 x 100 = 66.66%

Total releases – 21 Super-Hit/Super-Duper Hit – 6

Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani

Raajneeti

Barfi

Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

Sanju

Animal

Hit – 0 Plus – 3

Bachna Ae Haseeno

Wake Up Sid

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

Average – 5

Anjaana Anjaani

Roy

Tamasha

Brahmastra

Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar

Losing – 1

Rockstar

Flop – 6

Saawariya

Rocket Singh: Salesman Of The Year

Besharam

Bombay Velvet

Jagga Jasoos...

Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor penned a heartwarming birthday note for her dad Anil Kapoor, and called him the best father and grandfather, adding that there is no one like him.

The actor known for his work in ‘Mr India’, ‘Beta’, ‘Pukar’, ‘Nayak’ and numerous other movies, is celebrating his 67th birthday on Sunday.

Taking to Instagram, Anil’s elder daughter and actress Sonam shared a string of unseen pictures of her dad, giving a glimpse of her son Vaayu.

The post also shows childhood photos of Sonam and her younger sister Rhea Kapoor.

Along with the photos, the ‘Saawariya’ actress wrote: “Happy Birthday Dad! the world knows you as the evergreen Super star who never ages, our industry knows you as the most consistent, hardworking and talented actor of the last four generations, but for your family you’re the best husband, father and grandfather, who leads by example of openness,...

Animal Box Office Day 8 Box Office (Early Trends) Update!

The unstoppable force of Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal box office continues to reign and break records with every passing day. Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s masterstroke has finally worked with the curiosity he generates amidst the audience with not only the buzz but also the content.

Collecting 563.3 crore (worldwide gross) in just a week is an epic triumph for any film, and that’s why the celebration of this one should be special, especially for Rk. This movie has already won the Bo battle and now is only collecting to see whether or not it’ll cross Shah Rukh Khan‘s Jawan.

No one in their wildest dreams could’ve imagined this Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal would explode in such a way. It was supposed to get sandwiched between Gadar 2 and Omg 2 on August 11th, but the makers decided to move out of the chaos.

With Sam Bahadur Box Office & Animal Box Office Collection Day 1, Ranbir Kapoor & Vicky Kaushal Achieved A Rare Feat. ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal have clashed with Animal and Sam Bahadur on December 1. The results of this clash were obvious – Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s film collected 63.80 crore on the first day of its release. On the other hand, Meghna Gulzar’s war drama registered 6.25 crore on day 1.

However, both the superstars just created a box office trivia of sorts with the first-day collection of this clash. To offer a little context, interestingly, the first film of both of these stars’ careers had to face clashes! Ranbir Kapoor made his debut with Saawariya in 2007.

Helmed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Saawariya clashed with Om Shanti Om at the box office. This was a superstar clash. Ranbir Kapoor collected 3 crore on the first day, and the film earned only 23.67 crore at the Box Office in total.

Animal Box Office Collection Day 1: Ready To Earn 16.6 Times Higher Than Ranbir Kapoor’s 1st Opening Day! (Picture Credit: IMDb)

Ranbir Kapoor has finally unleashed his beast mode with Animal. Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s film opened in the theaters with a roaring start. Well, of course, it was expected since the superstar is making people witness a totally new side with the gangster drama. The film is expected to open in the range of 48 – 50 crore and the morning occupancy has reassured this number.

However, while Rk is ready for a re-birth of sorts at the Box Office, we traveled back to the time when it was his first day at the box office. The day people were excited to see Raj Kapoor’s grandson on screen, November 9, 2007.

Everyone had already seen the glimpse from the trailers, and when Ranbir Kapoor promoted his first film Saawariya, it was a hysteria.

Actor Ranbir Kapoor was left awestruck by the performance of ‘Indian Idol 14’ contestant Subhadeep Das, and shared how he can’t wait to lip-sync to his songs. ‘Indian Idol Season 14’ will be celebrating the ‘Shaandaar Parivaar’ special. The cast of ‘Animal’ – Ranbir and Rashmika Mandanna will be a part of the show and they will not only enjoy the performances put forward by the contestants but also share some interesting anecdotes, much to the delight of the audience.

As part of the family special episode, Ranbir surprised Subhadeep, from Kolkata, by inviting his mother to watch him perform live.

He sang a fantastic rendition of the songs ‘Jab Se Tere Naina’ and ‘Kesariya’ from Ranbir’s films ‘Saawariya’ and ‘Brahmastra’ respectively.

Speaking about his performance, Ranbir said: “The song that you sang, ‘Jab Se Tere Naina’, was my first song, which was sung by Shaan, and ‘Kesariya’ was sung by...

Actor Ranbir Kapoor was left awestruck by the performance of ‘Indian Idol 14’ contestant Subhadeep Das, and shared how he can’t wait to lip-sync to his songs. ‘Indian Idol Season 14’ will be celebrating the ‘Shaandaar Parivaar’ special. The cast of ‘Animal’ – Ranbir and Rashmika Mandanna will be a part of the show and they will not only enjoy the performances put forward by the contestants but also share some interesting anecdotes, much to the delight of the audience.

As part of the family special episode, Ranbir surprised Subhadeep, from Kolkata, by inviting his mother to watch him perform live.

He sang a fantastic rendition of the songs ‘Jab Se Tere Naina’ and ‘Kesariya’ from Ranbir’s films ‘Saawariya’ and ‘Brahmastra’ respectively.

Speaking about his performance, Ranbir said: “The song that you sang, ‘Jab Se Tere Naina’, was my first song, which was sung by Shaan, and ‘Kesariya’ was sung by...

For the past several decades, various films have been released on Diwali weekend, which has always been considered a prime slot. Big-ticket films reserved slots for a Diwali release to cash in on the holiday spirit and attract families to watch their cinematic offerings.

From ‘Baazigar’ (1993), starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Shilpa Shetty, ‘Andaz Apna Apna’ (1994) starring Aamir Khan and Salman Khan, ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ (1995) starring Kajol and Srk, Aamir Khan’s ‘Raja Hindustani’ (1996) and ‘Ghatak’ starring Sunny Deol and Meenakshi Sheshadari, the list of Diwali releases is a long one.

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest, as well as some of the forgotten Bollywood Diwali releases of the past 24 years:

Yash Chopra’s ‘Dil Toh Pagal Hai’ (1997), releaseda day after Diwali, starring Srk, Madhuri Dixit and Karisma Kapoor, and had people thronging to the theatres.

‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ (1998), Karan Johar’s debut film,...

For the past several decades, various films have been released on Diwali weekend, which has always been considered a prime slot. Big-ticket films reserved slots for a Diwali release to cash in on the holiday spirit and attract families to watch their cinematic offerings.

From ‘Baazigar’ (1993), starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Shilpa Shetty, ‘Andaz Apna Apna’ (1994) starring Aamir Khan and Salman Khan, ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ (1995) starring Kajol and Srk, Aamir Khan’s ‘Raja Hindustani’ (1996) and ‘Ghatak’ starring Sunny Deol and Meenakshi Sheshadari, the list of Diwali releases is a long one.

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest, as well as some of the forgotten Bollywood Diwali releases of the past 24 years:

Yash Chopra’s ‘Dil Toh Pagal Hai’ (1997), releaseda day after Diwali, starring Srk, Madhuri Dixit and Karisma Kapoor, and had people thronging to the theatres.

‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ (1998), Karan Johar’s debut film,...

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan heaped praises on Bollywood’s power couple Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor, calling them “talented artistes”. In episode 34 of the quiz-based reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ season 15, host Amitabh Bachchan welcomed Naresh Ratare from Bhopal to the hot seat.

For Rs 10,000 question, he was asked: The lead couple in which of these movies got married in 2022?

The options given were: ‘Jagga Jasoos’, ‘Saawariya’, ‘Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva’, and ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’.

The contestant gave the correct answer which was ‘Brahmastra’.

Big B then said: “Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor got married in 2022. They are talented artistes. And both are very nice human beings too.”

The contestant said: “Sir, you were there too.” To which he replied: “I don’t know if I was in it, but they were prominent in the film.”

‘Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva’ is a 2022 fantasy action-adventure film, written and directed by...

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan heaped praises on Bollywood’s power couple Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor, calling them “talented artistes”. In episode 34 of the quiz-based reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ season 15, host Amitabh Bachchan welcomed Naresh Ratare from Bhopal to the hot seat.

For Rs 10,000 question, he was asked: The lead couple in which of these movies got married in 2022?

The options given were: ‘Jagga Jasoos’, ‘Saawariya’, ‘Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva’, and ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’.

The contestant gave the correct answer which was ‘Brahmastra’.

Big B then said: “Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor got married in 2022. They are talented artistes. And both are very nice human beings too.”

The contestant said: “Sir, you were there too.” To which he replied: “I don’t know if I was in it, but they were prominent in the film.”

‘Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva’ is a 2022 fantasy action-adventure film, written and directed by...

Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal, who is awaiting the release of his next film ‘The Great Indian Family’, has revealed his biggest fear with regard to dancing. Vicky is set to grace the television show ‘India’s Best Dancer 3’ along with his ‘The Great Indian Family’ co-star Manushi Chhillar. The episode sees the contestants presenting praiseworthy performances to secure a spot in the Top 6.

Contestant Aniket Chauhan’s solo act leaves Vicky and Manushi in awe, as the contestant weaves the magic of love to the melodious tune of ‘Saawariya’.

Stunned by Aniket’s fabulous act, Vicky Kaushal comments: “From the first beat to the last beat, you were a hero on this stage. The charm, the grace, the fun, the masti – it was all there in every beat. Dancing in socks is my biggest fear; I know I wouldn’t be able to do it for even for 5 minutes. And...

Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal, who is awaiting the release of his next film ‘The Great Indian Family’, has revealed his biggest fear with regard to dancing. Vicky is set to grace the television show ‘India’s Best Dancer 3’ along with his ‘The Great Indian Family’ co-star Manushi Chhillar. The episode sees the contestants presenting praiseworthy performances to secure a spot in the Top 6.

Contestant Aniket Chauhan’s solo act leaves Vicky and Manushi in awe, as the contestant weaves the magic of love to the melodious tune of ‘Saawariya’.

Stunned by Aniket’s fabulous act, Vicky Kaushal comments: “From the first beat to the last beat, you were a hero on this stage. The charm, the grace, the fun, the masti – it was all there in every beat. Dancing in socks is my biggest fear; I know I wouldn’t be able to do it for even for 5 minutes. And...

Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor has spoken out against the gender pay gap that exists in the industry, in which male Bollywood stars are typically paid much more than their female counterparts.

Kapoor was speaking at the Creative Industries and Cultural Economy Summit at London’s Nehru Centre as part of India Global Forum’s U.K.-India Week on Wednesday. She was in conversation with Amish Tripathi, minister (culture and education), Indian High Commission and director Nehru Centre, who is also a bestselling author.

Kapoor said that while Bollywood is changing, the change isn’t quick enough. “The gender pay gap is humongous. And I don’t think that will be narrowing very soon, unfortunately, but the roles are getting meatier for sure,” Kapoor said, adding that her contemporaries like Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone have pursued films where they could play the central character.

The Bollywood gender pay gap...

The makers of the reality streaming show ‘Big Boss Ott’, which is returning with its second season, have unveiled the house, its decor and the themes.

While the first season of the reality show was hosted by Karan Johar, the second season will be hosted by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. The house has been designed by art director Omung Kumar and production designer Vanita Garud Kumar, the theme of the ‘strange house’ takes centre stage due to its captivating design.

Omung Kumar, who is known both as a renowned director for films such as ‘Mary Kom’ and ‘Sarbjit’, has also worked as a longtime art director in various movies such as ‘Black’, ‘Saawariya’ and ‘Waqt: The Race Against Time’.

Featuring recycled elements, plastic bottles have found an all new purpose as they seamlessly blend with the other decorative elements like lamps and chandeliers. This creative decor features artistic sustainability and spirit of innovation.

Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor has signed with leading Indian studio Yash Raj Films’ talent management division, Yrf Talent.

Kapoor made her acting debut with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s “Saawariya” (2007) and has won critical and commercial acclaim for “Aisha” (2010), “Raanjhanaa” (2013), “Khoobsurat” (2014), “Neerja” (2016), “Veere Di Wedding” (2018) and “Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga” (2019). The actor is also a regular on the Cannes red carpet as an ambassador for global brands.

In 2020, Kapoor took a career hiatus to start a family. Her return will begin with two tentpole projects, details of which are currently under wraps.

Yrf Talent has historically managed actors like Rani Mukerji, Anushka Sharma, Ranveer Singh, Ayushmann Khurrana and Bhumi Pednekar and also represents emerging stars Sharvari and Ahaan Panday. Kapoor is the first actress that Yrf hasn’t launched.

Yrf Talent will work closely with Kapoor to “craft a disruptive brand identity, which stands for all things cool...

Ranbir made his acting debut in 2007 with ‘Saawariya’. He was then seen in hits such as ‘Bachna Ae Haseeno’, ‘Wake Up Sid!’, ‘Rockstar’, ‘Barfi!’, ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’, ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’, ‘Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva’ and ‘Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar’.

Asked about when did he feel he’s a star, Ranbir told Ians: “My first film itself was a very big disaster, the disaster-ness was celebrated but somewhere as an actor and artiste I had a deep conviction that flops and hits won’t matter to me. That gave me confidence.”

“I have never felt competitive towards anybody. I have never felt that I am better or worse than anybody. I feel like I am running my own race. I feel like I have very strong views on how and what I want to do in my life, the kind of films I want to do.”

“The kind of...

Pookutty shared the award with Ian Tapp and Richard Pryke. The then 37-year-old Pookutty was an unknown name in the country, but it was not to remain so after the Oscar.

But the highlight was when the then Left government led by V.S. Achuthanandan decided to give him a hero’s welcome and the person who was asked to head the welcoming committee was the then Culture Minister M.A. Baby, at present a Cpi-m politburo member.

And on that day in 2009, his tiny village in Kollam district – Anchal – woke up to welcome their dearest son.

Soon Pookutty became the most popular personality in Kerala and stories of his childhood and how he studied under a kerosene lamp and his daily walk to the school about 10 kms all became news.

Also written was how a bus checker’s son, the youngest of eight children, the hardworking Pookutty was able to rise to the highest level.

Show will explore the stories of courtesans in a red light district in pre-Partition India.

Leading Indian filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali is teaming with Netflix on a historical drama series, Heeramandi, set in a red light district in the city of Lahore before the partition of Pakistan and India.

While details of the series are scant, it’s likely to feature Bhansali’s trademark opulent costumes, sets and stars. He is known for historical epic movies such as Padmaavat (2018), Bajirao Mastani (2015), Sony-backed Saawariya (2007) and Devdas (2002), which screened at Cannes.

Devdas was also nominated for a foreign-language BAFTA and submitted...

Today, filmmaker extraordinaire Sanjay Leela Bhansali completes 25 years in the Indian film industry. His incredible eye for detail, presentation of color, and his signature style of direction and incredible, moving storylines has carved a special niche in the Indian film industry with the brilliance of his films Black, Saawariya, Padmaavat, Ram Leela, Bajirao Mastani, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Devdas.

Celebrating his 25 years of great cinema, Bhansali Productions posted a showreel of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s legacy. This special video shines the spotlight on every one of the special movies that he has brought to audiences so far.

Speaking about his journey thus far, Sanjay Leela Bhansali said, “It has not always been an easy journey but I’ve thoroughly enjoyed myself regardless – I’ve won some and learnt some. But these 25 years would not be complete without the incredible effort of every single person I’ve worked with so far.

Mumbai, Nov 9 (Ians) Actress Sonam Kapoor Ahuja on Monday completed 13 years in Bollywood. Her debut film Saawariya had released on this day in 2007.

Taking to Instagram, Sonam reminisced about stepping into Bollywood with the Sanjay Leela Banshali film, which had also marked the acting debut of Ranbir Kapoor. The film had failed to impress the audience.

"13 years ago I debuted with 'Saawariya'. Each and every moment in this industry has been a blessing. The good bad and ugly has all been intensely cinematic. Thank you India and thank you for each and every filmmaker who believed in me. I've been blessed to have worked with the best who've pushed me to give my best," she wrote.

She also posted a picture of her with Ranbir, from her first photo shoot ever.

Sonam is currently holidaying in Dubai.

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Mumbai, Nov 3 (Ians) Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor Ahuja who is also known for her style statements, says she never intends to dress up for others because her style statement is all about her individuality and self-expression.

"I realised I don't care and just did what I wanted to do, because of my upbringing. I did what I felt like doing. I think that's what girls and boys should be able to do. Nobody should be giving you permission. My style statement, if there is one, of me being a complete individual. I like being myself and expressing myself. I don't believe in dressing for others or dressing for someone's opinion, it's just for myself, my individuality, my self-expression," she claimed.

The actress has played a girl next door in films such as "Saawariya", "Delhi-6", "Raanjhanaa", and "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag", and she is also known for her sense of high fashion in her public appearance.