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Bollywood’s Legendary Directors Missing From Screens — Here’s Who We Want Back ( Photo Credit – Wikimedia; Instagram )

Over the years, Bollywood has given us notable directors who brought unforgettable stories to life. Some gave us cult classics, while others delivered massive blockbusters. But for one reason or another, they stepped away from the big screen. It’s been far too long since we’ve seen their magic in theaters, and we can’t help but wonder what their next project might be. We’d love to see ten Bollywood directors make a glorious comeback.

1. Mansoor Khan

The Iit and MIT alumnus made a strong directorial debut with the iconic 1988 romantic drama, Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, starring Aamir Khan and Juhi Chawla. He followed it up with the beloved sports drama Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander and the heartfelt marital drama, Akele Hum Akele Tum.

His last directorial venture was the Shah Rukh Khan...

Jackky Bhagnani, Rhea Kapoor, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar and Alia Bhatt are expected to throw up some major surprises

The time for predictable storytelling is over in Indian cinema. The biggest blockbusters and critical successes in the past few years have steered clear from formulaic and jaded narratives to astound audiences with fresh themes. A new generation of makers is taking creative risks to craft films that do not tread the beaten path. In 2025 too, we are likely to see the continuance of this trend of young producers redefining entertainment with their fresh perspectives.

Jackky Bhagnani

Jackky Bhagnani’s Pooja Entertainment is back to the drawing board and envisioning some major projects this year. The legacy production house is revisiting the comedy genre that yielded box-office gold in the nineties but with a twist. Devoid of gags and cliched humour, their upcoming project ‘Mere Husband Ki Biwi’ is expected to be a modern,...

Priyanka Chopra On Staying Grounded (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Global icon Priyanka Chopra, who has moved to Los Angeles, US, was once asked if she still attends family functions. Continue to read on to find what she replied.

In an interview with Youtuber Ranveer Allahbadia in 2022, Ranveer questioned, “Do you still go for family functions and all that? Because of the fame angle, can you because you’ve reached this level of fame?” The Citadel actress replied, “So you’re saying I’m not going to dance on the baaraat of my brother’s wedding? Of course. My cousins, brothers, and family are most important to me. My fame is a by-product of my job. It does not define me. My fame is not my job. It’s very clear to me. I’m not famous for a living. I work for a living. And fame comes with it.”

Priyanka Chopra further added,...

Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina are gearing up to captivate audiences in their upcoming action-packed film, Jigra, which has quickly become one of the most anticipated releases of the year. With the film slated to hit theatres on October 11, fans were recently treated to an exhilarating trailer, building on the excitement generated by the earlier teaser. The movie, which sees Alia and Vedang portraying siblings, has already garnered praise for their on-screen chemistry.

Jigra Trailer: Alia Bhatt on a dangerous mission to rescue her brother Vedang Raina; Fans says, “Trailer is lot better than Fast and Furious trailer”

Soon after Alia shared the trailer on Instagram, it received a flood of positive reactions from fans and industry peers alike. Notably, her mother-in-law, Neetu Kapoor, and Bollywood star Janhvi Kapoor were among those who expressed their admiration. Janhvi affectionately dubbed Alia “Lady Bachchan” and shared her excitement for the film on Instagram,...

Alia Bhatt’s recent interaction with her fan in Mumbai is a sweet reminder of her down-to-earth nature and genuine warmth towards her supporters. It’s touching to see how she remembered the fan after so many years and engaged with him in such a heartfelt way. Her folded hands and the personalized conversation show her appreciation for her fans and their continued support.

Alia Bhatt’s gesture of warmth and gratitude towards her fan has clearly resonated with many people. Her genuine interaction and the way she acknowledged the fan with kindness and respect underscore her approachable and caring nature. It’s no surprise that fans are reacting positively, showering her with compliments and expressing their admiration.

Her blue pantsuit, accessorized with chunky earrings and rings, highlights her chic and sophisticated style, complementing her warm demeanor. It’s moments like these that reinforce why she’s admired not just...

Priyanka Chopra recently returned to India after wrapping up the shoot for her upcoming film The Bluff. She was spotted at the Mumbai airport early on Friday morning, where she greeted the paparazzi with smiles, waves, and a peace sign. Priyanka’s airport look, which included a cropped top under a floral jacket and matching pants, along with sneakers and a cap, caught the attention of her fans and sparked speculation about her visit to India.

Fans quickly took to social media to speculate whether Priyanka’s return to India signaled progress on the much-anticipated film Jee Le Zaraa. Directed by Farhan Akhtar, the film was announced in 2021 and is set to star Priyanka alongside Alia Bhatt and Katrina Kaif. However, the project has faced delays, partly due to scheduling conflicts and the actors’ busy commitments. Farhan Akhtar has mentioned that the film seems to have its own timeline and...

When Zoya Akhtar Exposed Bollywood Actresses! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Content in Bollywood has majorly evolved, and today, we have female actresses leading big-budget films. Alia Bhatt is all set to shoulder Yrf’s first female spy film, and Deepika Padukone is set to debut as Lady Singham in Rohit Shetty’s cop universe. But Gully Boy director Zoya Akhtar once called out B’Town divas for not wanting to carry the burden of success. Scroll below for more details!

Gender disparity has been one of the most discussed subjects in Bollywood. But directors like Sanjay Leela Bhansali are rewriting history with films like Gangubai Kathiawadi, starring Alia Bhatt, and web shows like Heeramandi led by Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari and other actresses.

During her appearance on Film Companion, Zoya Akhtar addressed the subject of women leading big projects and shared, “A lot of the time, even the actresses don’t want to do it.

Nick Jonas celebrated his wife Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ 42nd birthday on July 18 by sharing a heartfelt post on social media. He posted a series of pictures highlighting their cherished moments together and accompanied them with a loving note, expressing his gratitude and love for her. The first photo shows Priyanka relaxing in a swimming pool, while other photos capture intimate moments, including the couple sharing a kiss and spending time at the beach.

Fans were quick to comment on Nick’s post, showering Priyanka with birthday wishes and compliments. One fan called Nick the “National Jiju” (brother-in-law), while others praised Priyanka’s beauty and wished her a happy birthday. Their comments, “National Jiju for a reason “. Another user said, “she’s So flawless!!!! i love you guys so much! happy bday queen “. Others just wished her, “Happy birthday @priyankachopra enjoy your special day love you ”

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Vicky Kaushal shared a heartfelt birthday tribute to his wife, Katrina Kaif, featuring a series of unseen photos highlighting significant moments in their relationship. He captioned the post, “Making memories with you is my favourite part of life. Happy Birthday my love! .” The photos included moments of the couple hugging tightly, performing a housewarming ceremony, holding hands at their wedding, and enjoying vacations together.

Fans flooded the comments section with love and admiration for the couple. Comments ranged from “They’re looking adorable together but deep down jal rahi hai meri,” to “Sooo Cuteeeee happy birthday @katrinakaif,” and “You Guys Are The Cutestttttt.” Others saidm, “You guys are so adorable ”

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Vicky Kaushal is currently promoting his upcoming film “Bad Newz,” set to release this Friday, in which he stars alongside Ammy Virk and Triptii Dimri. The couple, who...

As per Pinkvilla reports , In a thrilling development, Farhan Akhtar is reviving his directorial comeback project, ‘Jee Le Zaraa’, with a powerhouse cast including Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, and Katrina Kaif. Announced in 2021, the film generated immense buzz but was put on hold due to date issues. However, the team has continued to refine the script, showcasing their dedication to the project.

‘Jee Le Zaraa’ holds special significance for Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby, as it aims to complete a trilogy of slice-of-life friendship films, following the success of ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ and ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.’ The film brings together three top stars from different eras, making it a highly anticipated project.

Farhan Akhtar has been actively engaging with the lead actors to coordinate their schedules and reignite discussions about the film. While shooting timelines are yet to be finalized, more clarity is expected by the end of the year.

Jee Le Zaraa: Farhan Akhtar To Once Again Divert His Attention To Making The Film With Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif & Priyanka Chopra(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Farhan Akhtar might be busy with Don 3, which stars Ranveer Singh in the lead, but it seems other things have not eluded his mind. A recent report claimed that Farhan is looking to revive the much-hyped feel-good movie Jee Le Zaraa, potentially starring Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, and Katrina Kaif. A little birdie has been telling me that things are allegedly gaining motion and might take off soon. Keep scrolling for more.

Katrina, Priyanka, and Alia are the biggest names in the industry, with the Dostana actress having commitments in the West. The dates have been a great issue for the film’s development. It reportedly got shelved for that reason back then.

According to Pinkvilla’s report, a source close to the...

Tiger Vs Pathaan’s Dhaasu Reunion To Deepika Padukone’s Draupadi – Here’s Our Wishlist For Santa Claus On Bollywood’s Behalf ( Photo Credit – Instagram; IMDb )

It has been a Merry Christmas for the newly released films Dunki and Salaar at the box office, and while everyone had their Santa lists ready, even we had our wishlist ready on behalf of Bollywood. This list included the fate of Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Deepika Padukone, and others.

While we wished for big box office numbers, we also wished for better films. Overall, we wished for a better and bigger year for Cinema in 2024. But we went a little overboard with our list, and this was one greedy list we handed over to Santa Claus last night.

While we’ve asked a lot of things, we have been very specific in our demands – right from the golden number at the box...

Katrina Kaif warmly wished her father-in-law Sham Kaushal on his birthday. In the picture, Sham Kaushal can be seen posing with wife Veena, sons Vicky and Sunny and daughter-in-law Katrina. “Happy birthday Papa,” Katrina captioned the post. Later, Vicky Kaushal also shared the image on his Instagram story and he wrote, “Happy birthday Dad.” Vicky’s younger brother Sunny Kaushal also took to his Instagram story and shared a picture of a young Sham Kaushal. Sunny captioned it, “Happy birthday Papa Kaushal.”

While Katrina Kaif was last seen in Tiger 3 with Salman Khan. The actress will also be seen in Farhan Akhtar’s Jee Le Zaraa, co-starring Priyanka Chopra and Alia Bhatt. She will also feature in Sriram Raghavan’s Merry Christmas, co-starring Vijay Sethupathi.

Meanwhile, Vicky Kaushal awaits the release of Sam Bahadur, co-starring Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra. The film is slated to release on December 1 this year.

Katrina Kaif warmly wished her father-in-law Sham Kaushal on his birthday. In the picture, Sham Kaushal can be seen posing with wife Veena, sons Vicky and Sunny and daughter-in-law Katrina. “Happy birthday Papa,” Katrina captioned the post. Later, Vicky Kaushal also shared the image on his Instagram story and he wrote, “Happy birthday Dad.” Vicky’s younger brother Sunny Kaushal also took to his Instagram story and shared a picture of a young Sham Kaushal. Sunny captioned it, “Happy birthday Papa Kaushal.”

While Katrina Kaif was last seen in Tiger 3 with Salman Khan. The actress will also be seen in Farhan Akhtar’s Jee Le Zaraa, co-starring Priyanka Chopra and Alia Bhatt. She will also feature in Sriram Raghavan’s Merry Christmas, co-starring Vijay Sethupathi.

Meanwhile, Vicky Kaushal awaits the release of Sam Bahadur, co-starring Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra. The film is slated to release on December 1 this year.

Indian studio Excel Entertainment’s founders Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar have revealed a robust upcoming production slate.

Up next is “Fukrey 3,” the next instalment of the hit comedy-crime franchise directed by Mrighdeep Lamba, which is due a theatrical release Sept. 28. Action-drama “Agni,” directed by Rahul Dholakia, is in the works and due a 2024 release. “Ground Zero,” directed by Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar, is currently in post-production and is based on a true-life story. Comedy-drama “Madgaon Express,” the directing debut of actor Kunal Kemmu, is also in post and Ravi Udyawar’s action-thriller “Yudhra” is in the works. “Kho Gaye Hum Kahan,” an urban friendship saga directed by Arjun Varain Singh, starring Ananya Panday, Adarsh Gourav and Siddhant Chaturvedi, is complete.

On the streaming front, “Dabba Cartel,” a story of five housewives who run a high-stakes secret cartel, which is Excel’s first show for Netflix, has just started filming.

Mumbai, June 23 (Ians) Actor-director Farhan Akhtar, who is known for films like ‘Dil Chahta Hai’, ‘Rock On!!’, ‘Don’ and several others, is obsessed with cars.

The director recently attended the launch of supercar with his sister Zoya Akhtar in Mumbai, and spoke about his obsession with cars since his childhood days.

Attending the launch of the new Mercedes-Amg SL55 Roadster in Mumbai, Farhan said: “I have been obsessed with cars since I was a child. I used to get my hands on any magazine which had a picture of a car, cut it out and stick it on the wall of my room. I have always been absolutely in awe of great looking cars, great sounding cars. Even in my first film ‘Dil Chahta Hai’, the car that has been used is only for the Goa trip.”

He further mentioned: “Everyone associates that film with the road trip. It...

Indian studio Excel Entertainment has promoted business head Vishal Ramchandani to the newly created position of CEO.

An Mba by qualification, Ramchandani joined Excel in 2008, in the marketing division. In 2013, he was entrusted with the duties of heading the division, where he spearheaded award-winning marketing campaigns for films such as “Fukrey,” “Baar Baar Dekho,” “Gold” and “Gully Boy.”

In 2018, Ramchandani was elevated to the position of business head. In this role, he played a pivotal role in transforming Excel Entertainment from a creative production house to a studio that self-funds, markets and distributes its films. Under his leadership, the company’s distribution business diversified with the K.G.F. franchise, which became a nationwide blockbuster. He was also instrumental in Excel expanding into different verticals such as a talent division and co-production deals, as well as facilitating new media ventures.

Ramchandani said: “I am thrilled and humbled to take on...

There has been much speculation about Katrina Kaif’s pregnancy ever since she got married. However, the actress has maintained her silence concerning the matter.

With rumors continuing to spread like wildfire, the Bollywood actress appears to have finally shut them down.

Lovebirds decided to plan their first child soon after the actress finished filming for Farhan Akhtar’s film Jee Le Zaraa alongside Priyanka Chopra and Alia Bhatt. The film has yet to go into production, but it may happen very soon as Farhan recently shared a picture of himself scouting locations.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is a doting mother.

Read More: Priyanka Chopra Is Living Her Best Life: ‘I’m Grateful For The Ups & Downs’

In a recent interview with Today, for the spring cover, Priyanka spoke candidly about the struggles they faced when her daughter Malti Marie was born premature. Recalling about spending 110 days in the Nicu with her little girl, the “Citadel” actress said:

“I don’t think it was our test. I think it was her test. I realized very, very early that I did not have the luxury to be scared or to be weak, because she was scared and weak. And I had to be her strength as her mom. I needed to make her feel at every given moment that she’s not alone…that we’ve got her.”

Priyanka also revealed how her husband Nick Jonas stepped into the role of her cheerleader during the tough times.

Indian actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas and her American popstar husband Nick Jonas shared pictures, including that of their daughter Malti’s “first soundcheck” at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Taking to Instagram, Nick shared a black and white photo of himself holding Malti.

In the picture, Nick was seen holding the mic as he stood on stage with Malti in his arms. She had a headphone in her hand as she looked away from the camera.

Nick captioned the post: “Her first soundcheck.”

Taking to her Instagram on Sunday, Priyanka shared several pictures as she posed with Nick.

On the work front, Priyanka will next be seen in the show ‘Citadel’. The show revolves around two elite agents. She will also be seen with Alia Bhatt and Katrina Kaif in Farhan Akhtar’s directorial ‘Jee Le Zaraa’.

Filmmaker-actor-singer Farhan Akhtar, who is all set to make a comeback as a director after a decade, has started scouting for locations for his upcoming film ‘Jee Le Zaraa’ starring Alia Bhatt, Priyanka Chopra and Katrina Kaif.

Farhan took to social media and shared a picture of himself as he started looking for locations in Rajasthan. He posted a photo in which he stood in a desert.

Farhan could be seen dresssed in a jacket, shorts, and boots. He captioned the post: “Searching for gold. #location scout #Jee Le Zaraa #Rajasthan.”

Reacting to the post, Alia commented: “Can’t waittttt.”

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Ritesh Sidhwani wrote: “And he is back on the director’s chair.”

Farhan’s last directed film was ‘Don 2’ starring Shah Rukh Khan. The film, which released in 2011, is the second installment in the ‘Don’ reboot series.

Los Angeles, Feb 20 (Ians) Indian actress Priyanka Chopra was seen grooving as her American pop star husband Nick Jonas performed on stage in Las Vegas.

She attended Jonas Brothers’ Las Vegas concert. A clip shared on a fan account shows Priyanka grooving at her place dressed in a shimmery silver dress and paired it with a black fur overcoat.

Nick shared several pictures with Priyanka and some solo pictures from the concert on Instagram and captioned it: “Vegas with you”.

Posting his pictures on her Instagram Stories, Priyanka wrote: “You are the wings I need to fly away.”

Priyanka and Nick tied the knot in 2018. They welcomed Malti via surrogacy in January last year.

On the work front, Priyanka will be seen in ‘Love Again’ and the series ‘Citadel’. She will also be starring with Alia Bhatt and Katrina Kaif in Farhan Akhtar’s ‘Jee Le Zaraa’.

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Los Angeles, Feb 19 (Ians) After revealing her daughter Malti Marie’s face to the world at the Hollywood Walk of Fame event for the Jonas Brothers, Priyanka Chopra has shared a picture with her on social media.

On Sunday, Priyanka took to Instagram, where she shared two pictures of her and her baby. She held her close and clicked a selfie, showing Malti’s face. In the second image she is in bed holding Malti close to her while hiding her face with her hand.

She captioned her posts: “Days like this.”

Priyanka and Nick tied the knot in Christian and Hindu ceremonies in Jodhpur’s Umaid Bhawan Palace in December 2018. They welcomed their daughter Malti Marie via surrogacy last year.

On the work front, Priyanka will be seen in ‘Love Again’ and the series ‘Citadel’. She will also be starring with Alia Bhatt and Katrina Kaif in Farhan Akhtar...

Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas, just like any other Indian staying abroad, misses “home” food and her latest social media post is a proof of that.

Filmmaker Boney Kapoor and his daughter Khushi visited Priyanka in the US. The father-daughter duo got the actress Indian snacks such as “namkeen”, “poha” and “khakra”.

‘The Sky Is Pink’ actress took to her Instagram story to share her gratitude for the “taste of home” food she had been craving.

She wrote: “Thank you @boney.kapoor and @khushi05k for taste of home! So kind!”

Priyanka, who is married to pop singer Nick Jonas, made her international debut with ‘Quantico’ in 2015. The thriller series was cancelled after three seasons in 2018.

On the work front, Priyanka who was last seen on screen ‘The Matrix Resurrections’, will next be seen in ‘Citadel’, a series produced by Russo Brothers. She will also be seen in ‘It’s All Coming Back to Me...

Indian filmmaker, singer and actor Farhan Akhtar is returning to direction after a decade with feature film “Jee Le Zaraa,” starring Bollywood A-listers Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt.

The film is due to start shooting in Sept. 2022. “It’s a road film, a slice-of-life film, with three women on the road,” Akhtar tells Variety. The film is written by Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti and co-produced by Tiger Baby Productions.

Akhtar and his business partner Ritesh Sidhwani run Excel Entertainment, one of India’s most successful production houses, which turns 20 on Tuesday.

Excel is currently celebrating the success of Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s boxing drama “Toofaan,” starring Akhtar, streaming on Amazon Prime Video, and has a robust slate lined up. Besides “Jee Le Zaraa,” the feature film slate includes action crime thriller “Yudhra,” directed by Ravi Udyawar (“Mom”), starring Siddhant Chaturvedi (“Gully Boy”) and Malavika Mohanan...