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Filmometer & Box Office Worth Of Varun Dhawan (Photo Credit –Instagram)

After making a smashing debut with Karan Johar’s Student Of The Year, Varun Dhawan has come a long way in his filmy career. Despite a share of criticism, the actor has a healthy box office success record, which does all the talking. No doubt, he’s a new-generation Bollywood star and below is how he has fared throughout his acting career!

How do we calculate the success ratio?

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

Varun Dhawan’s box office success ratio:(2 + 4 +3 + 4)/16 x 100 = 81.25%

Total releases – 16 Super-Hit/Super-Duper Hit – 2

Student Of The Year

Badrinath Ki Dulhania

Hit – 4

Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania

Badlapur

Judwaa 2

Sui Dhaaga

Plus – 3

Main Tera Hero

Abcd 2

Dilwale

Average – 4

Dishoom

October

Jugjugg Jeeyo

Bhediya

Losing – 1

Street Dancer 3D

Flop – 2

Kalank

Baby John

Overseas Hit – 2

Dilwale

Judwaa 2

Highest-earning film in India –

Dilwale...

When Is Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Releasing? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The release date of David Dhawan-helmed romantic comedy, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, has officially been announced. The film stars Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, and Pooja Hegde in lead roles.

It promises to be a whirlwind of romance and chaos, and plans to bring the classic Bollywood flair with a fresh, modern twist. Producer Ramesh Taurani reunites with director David Dhawan to bring the laughter-filled, action-packed ride to the big screen. The movie is presented by Tips Films.

When Is Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Releasing?

Tips Films officially announced the movie’s release date on social media on May 23. It is set to hit theatres on April 10, 2026. The release date announcement post came with a caption that read, “Double the trouble, triple the fun! Jab…’Hai Jawani toh Ishq Hona Hai’ hits cinemas on...

In celebration of Varun Dhawan’s birthday, Subhash K Jha shines the spotlight on the actor’s career and shares his list of Varun’s most mature and best performances… so far.

Sriram Raghavan’s Badlapur (2015) was Varun’s first thrust at something more substantial and realistic than the fluff stuff he had done till then. Director Sriram Raghavan had an older actor in mind to play a man grieving and raging for his slain family. Varun insisted on doing the role. Varun Dhawan, a bit raw around the edges, is nonetheless acutely effective as the grieving family man and Nawazuddin flawlessly flamboyant as the sly villain who has willy-nilly destroyed the hero’s life, together confer an overpowering immediacy to the proceedings. Varun falters due to inexperience but more than redeems himself in a sequence such as the one where he confesses to Nawazuddin about cold-bloodedly killing a couple.

Billy Idol has announced a new album, Dream Into It, arriving April 25th. The video for lead single “Still Dancing” can be streamed below.

The autobiographical song calls back to one of Idol’s biggest hits (“Dancing with Myself”) and charts his musical journey, from humble punk roots to rockstar status. That’s reflected in the music, which channels the sound of Idol’s ’80s heyday with its throwback production, surging guitars, and huge chorus hook.

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“At the start of the song I’m recalling the early times in London, when I was living in squats or at friends’ apartments, all my belongings in a plastic bag,” said Idol in a press release. “Everybody at home or work told you what you were doing was never going to happen. But punk rock gave me an opening. I was surrounded by people who loved the music...

Varun Dhawan’s Throwback Video Resurfaces (Photo Credit – Instagram)

An old video of Varun Dhawan has resurfaced on Reddit, and it has not been going down so well with the netizens. The video shows Varun and his Main Tera Hero co-star, Nargis Fakhri, in the middle of an intimate scene while shooting for the film. We can see Varun continuing to hold Nargis in an embrace despite the director saying cut. This has also left the netizens quite unhappy, and they have been calling out the actor for it.

About The Throwback Video

The throwback BTS video from the set of Main Tera Hero shows Varun Dhawan not letting go of Nargis Fakhri despite the director’s yelling cut. He could be seen laughing out loud when he finally breaks off from the Rockstar actress. On the other hand, Nargis also does not look very uncomfortable and she too can...

Varun Dhawan’s Bollywood Crush ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Varun Dhawan is one of the biggest names in this generation of Indian cinema. Varun, the son of director David Dhawan, has established himself as a decorated actor. From Main Tera Hero and Dishoom to Bhediya and Baby John, Dhawan has many movies under his belt. Known for his boy-next-door charm and high-energy performances, he has often shared his candid thoughts in interviews.

While his acting career is filled with nods to some of Bollywood’s greatest legends, Dhawan has also shared heartwarming anecdotes from his childhood that give fans a glimpse into his personal life. One such story revolves around his childhood crush, none other than Karisma Kapoor, the queen of the 1990s.

Karisma Kapoor was the childhood crush of Varun Dhawan

On his Instagram account, Varun Dhawan has revealed that Karisma Kapoor was his first Bollywood crush. Growing up in a family immersed in Bollywood,...

Bollywood Movies Releasing In 2025 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

2024 has almost ended and safe to say, it’s been a successful year for Bollywood. After the blockbuster success of Stree 2 and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, we’re now looking forward to what the Hindi box office will serve us in the upcoming year. Shahid Kapoor starrer Deva has just been preponed. Check out the complete release calendar for upcoming movies in 2025 below.

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Akshay Kumar is (hopefully) coming to end his dry spell at the box office with Sky Force, releasing on Republic Day, 2025. In less than a week of arrival, his biggie will be facing a clash with Shahid Kapoor’s Deva.

Sky Force: January 24, 2025 Deva: January 31, 2025 February 2025 Bollywood Releases

Vicky Kaushal starrer Chhava was earlier scheduled to release on December 6, 2024. The makers have now smartly averted a box office clash with Pushpa 2. Another fantastic move is to...

Varun Dhawan is set to collaborate with his father, David Dhawan, on a new romantic comedy film, marking their fourth project together. The duo has previously worked on successful films like “Judwaa 2”, “Main Tera Hero”, and “Coolie No 1”.

The film’s shooting is scheduled to begin on July 12 at Mehboob Studios in Bandra, with indoor scenes being shot first. The team will then move to outdoor locations as per the script’s requirements.

Varun Dhawan is currently also working on “Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari” alongside Janhvi Kapoor, directed by Shashank Khaitan and produced by Dharma Productions.

This upcoming romantic comedy with his father is highly anticipated, given the success of their previous collaborations. The father-son duo is known for their excellent chemistry and comedic timing, which has entertained audiences in the past. With David Dhawan’s expertise in directing romantic comedies and Varun’s charm, this film...

Bollywood Leading Ladies Who Vanished After A Few Hits(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Some actresses capture the audience’s hearts with a few memorable hits, only to disappear from the limelight. These “Lapata Ladies” of Bollywood are the enigmatic wonders who shine brightly for a brief moment and then fade away, leaving us yearning for more. Let’s dive into the stories of these recent stars who graced the silver screen with their fleeting brilliance.

1. Zareen Khan: The Lookalike Who Made Her Own Identity

Zareen Khan made a striking debut in Veer (2010) opposite Salman Khan. With her regal looks and striking resemblance to Katrina Kaif, Zareen was instantly noticed. The film, set in a historical backdrop, allowed her to showcase her acting chops and she was praised for her performance as Princess Yashodhara. Zareen’s next notable hit came with Hate Story 3 (2015), where she broke away from her traditional...

Actress Nargis Fakhri, who was recently seen in the streaming show ‘Tatlubaaz’, is celebrating the tenth anniversary of her film ‘Main Tera Hero’ on Thursday.

The film marked her third theatrical release after ‘Madras Cafe’ and ‘Rockstar’, and allowed her to shed the heaviness of both these projects given her initial two films featured an intense narrative.

In the film, the actress shared the screen with Varun Dhawan and Ileana D’Cruz.

Talking about the film completing ten years of its release, Nargis said: “Time flies by so fast! It feels like it was just yesterday when we shot the film. I had a great time working with director David Dhawan, and my co-stars Varun Dhawan and Ileana D’Cruz. It is rare that a film like ‘Main Tera Hero’ comes by and keeps you laughing throughout. We have spent some great moments shooting the film, and I will always cherish it.

Director David Dhawan and actor Varun Dhawan are set to collaborate once again for an upcoming project produced by Ramesh Taurani of Tips Films. While the film remains untitled, the makers have announced its release date: October 2, 2025, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti.

The announcement of this collaboration has sparked excitement among fans, who eagerly await the duo’s trademark brand of entertainment. Known for their successful collaborations in the past, including hits like “Main Tera Hero” and “Judwaa 2,” David and Varun Dhawan’s reunion promises another dose of laughter and entertainment for audiences.

David Dhawan, acclaimed for his expertise in the comedy genre, has a knack for delivering rib-tickling entertainers that resonate with viewers of all ages. Meanwhile, Varun Dhawan, known for his versatility and charm, has established himself as one of Bollywood’s leading actors, with a string of successful films to his credit.

David Dhawan – Varun Dhawan – Tips Join Hands For New Film…...

As Valentine’s Day swept the globe on February 14, Bollywood actress Ileana D’Cruz found herself immersed in the love-filled atmosphere. Taking to her Instagram stories, the ‘Main Tera Hero’ star shared an endearing picture with her partner and “studmuffin,” Michael Dolan.

In the snapshot, Michael embraces his ladylove, holding her around the waist. Both dressed in sleek black ensembles, the couple exudes joy as they share a heartfelt laugh. Ileana, adorned in a black gown paired with heels, emanates elegance with her cascading hair. Michael, donning a sharp suit, perfectly complements her style.

Accompanying the image, Ileana penned a sweet caption, wishing her “studmuffin” and first real Valentine a Happy Valentine’s Day.

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Last year marked a significant milestone for Ileana D’Cruz as she welcomed her first child, a baby boy named Koa Phoenix Dolan. Subsequently,...

As Bollywood gears up for the upcoming edition of the International Indian Film Academy Awards (Iifa), actor Varun Dhawan, speaking at a media event here on Monday evening, recollected his favourite moments from the past editions of the award show. The ‘Main Tera Hero’ actor said: “My best memory from Iifa happens to be one […]...

Asim Riaz gained major fandom on "Bigg Boss 13", but he actually started off as a model and featured in the Varun Dhawan film "Main Tera Hero" before that. He recalls his initial days and tags them as experiences with many downfalls.

Asim defines his journey so far quite simply. "Experiences. A lot of downfalls, a lot of struggle, hustle (and) surviving. At the end I want to tell you that I did it. I did what I had thought about. I thought about what I wanted to do and I did it," he asserts.

Asim, a popular face among the youth, has featured in several music videos with his lady love Himanshi Khurana and has recently come out with his first rap track "Back to start".

"I feel really blessed. I tell people I went through this. I am just being fearless and telling you my part that this happened and you can survive.

Ileana D'Cruz shared a recent photoshoot with funny captions, lets have a look at the same. Ileana D'Cruz, an actress and model who predominantly appears in Telugu and Hindi language films was born in Mumbai but spent most of her childhood in Goa.

When in Goa, the manager at her mother's workplace, suggested that Ileana had a vibrant smile and should start modelling and fixed a meeting with Marc Robinson. Someone apparently also mentioned that Ileana had chiseled features & a figure to die-for. Though initially reluctant, she was persuaded and her first portfolio was created in January 2003, which she described as a 'disaster'.

D'Cruz made her screen debut in 2006 with Telugu-language film Devadasu, which was a commercial success whilst earning her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debutant.

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She began gaining notice through photo shoots and ramp...

Mumbai, Oct 19 (Ians) Actor Varun Dhawan has written a note to thank fans for their support after completing eight years in Bollywood.

"It's been eight years since this journey began between me and you. Thank you for believing in me when no one did. I remember every city I toured. The signs, letters, gifts, tattoos and most Importantly the love," Varun tweeted along with several moments with fans, press tours and promotions.

"When I cried, you cried when I laughed, you laughed but most importantly I know you cared for everything I did and that's the most important thing. Be safe," he added.

Varun, son of director David Dhawan, entered Bollywood as an actor with "Student Of The Year" in 2012. He worked as an assistant director to Karan Johar on the 2010 drama "My Name Is Khan".

From playing a smalltown boy in "Badrinath Ki Dulhania", to being a dancing star...

The adaptation of the cult comedy film Coolie No 1 has been in the news ever since the film was announced. The film stars Varun Dhawan and Sara Ali Khan. This is the first time they will come together onscreen and from what we can tell their pairing Has got fans in a Bolly-tizzy.

The film marks the coming together of the successful jodi of director David Dhawan & producer Vashu Bhagnani who have created iconic No 1 series.

The Coolie No 1 remake will be the third collaboration between the father-son duo David and Varun Dhawan. They have earlier worked together in Main Tera Hero (2014) and Judwaa 2 (2017), both of which were commercially successful ventures.

Life has come around full circle for producer Vashu Bhagnani, for whom Coolie No 1 holds special significance as it was his first film.

As the original film enters its glorious 25 years, fans can only wait to see what...

Actor Arjun Kapoor trolled his friend and actor Varun Dhawan on a photograph taken at the wrap-up bash of "Street Dancer 3D". In the image shared on Instagram, Varun is seen posing with co-stars Shraddha Kapoor and Nora Fatehi.

He captioned it: "Coming to you January 24. Bye-bye". Nora replied on the post, saying: "We look like snacks".

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The "Main Tera Hero" actor asked Nora if she is doing people's eyebrow to which Arjun wrote: "Nora Fatehi he's definitely done his eyebrows."

"Street Dancer 3D" is helmed by Remo D'Souza and will hit the theatres in January 2020.

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Actor Varun Dhawan got emotional on the sets of "Street Dancer". He broke down while performing for a sad number.

Varun uploaded a video on his Instagram Story. A crew member asked him: "Vd, you cried?"

To that, the "Main Tera Hero" actor replied: "I got emotional today because I had to perform a sad song... I am better now."

The 32-year-old actor also posted a series of photographs of himself along with Remo D'souza.

He captioned them: "Years of emotion is expressed in a single take. Give and take is the most fun part of the relationship between a director and actor."

"Street Dance 3D" is a dance drama being directed by D'souza, who helmed "Abcd: Anybody Can Dance" and "Abcd 2".

The film also features Shraddha Kapoor, Prabhudheva, Nora Fatehi, and Aparshakti Khurana. [Ians]...

While Kalank has already gone on floors, the work on Remo D’souza’s dance directorial will start soon. But that is not all for Varun Dhawan is all set to reunite with his dad David Dhawan after completing wrapping up Sui Dhaaga, Kalank and the untitled dance film. According to our well-placed sources close to the industry, we have heard that Dhawan will be finishing shoot of the three movies by March next year, giving him ample time to star in his daddy’s next. Post wrapping David’s film, he would move on to shooting for Ranbhoomi, but that will happen only post December 2019. After Main Tera Hero and the mega-hit Judwaa 2, this will be the third time the father- son duo will come together for a film.

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In 2017, Varun Dhawan had two films – Shashank Khaitan’s Badrinath Ki Dulhania and the comic caper Judwaa 2, made by his father David Dhawan. Both films were immensely successful and entered the coveted Rs. 100 crore club. There were reports of Varun Dhawan teaming up with his father for the remake of Biwi No. 1. However, the actor made it clear that there’s no truth to these reports. He said that after Main Tera Hero and Judwaa 2, he’d love to team up with him again.

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It has happened! Varun Dhawan has now scored his triple hat trick with Judwaa 2, what with the film turning out to be a major success. He has also turned out to be the only actor to achieve this feat in the history of Bollywood as no one else has seen nine successes in a row and that too right from the inception of his career. Yes, there have been actors who have given nine back-to-back hits, be it Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan or Salman Khan. However they did that when they had already been in the industry for a while. Varun Dhawan has done that right from being a newbie and that makes the super success of Judwaa 2 even sweeter.

The film has now collected 59.25 crore already and that too in just three days. It has emerged as David Dhawan’s biggest grosser (in the current times) in...

8 releases – 8 successes!

This is what Varun Dhawan’s report card has read ever since he stormed into the Bollywood scene five years back with Karan Johar’s Student of the Year. From doing a student romcom to stepping into the big shoes of Salman Khan with his ninth release Judwaa 2, Varun Dhawan has already seen the kind of an enviable Box Office run that dreams are made of. He is of course looking at extending this winning streak now with the David Dhawan-Sajid Nadiadwala film that is super hot in the industry circles and is expected to take one of the best starts for a Bollywood release in 2017.

“Just look at his record run so far and you will get the picture,” says an insider, “Student of the Year, Main Tera Hero, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, Badlapur, Abcd 2, Dilwale, Dishoom and Badrinath Ki Dulhania – He has done...

Varun Dhawan is a huge believer in Ganpati! Most of his movies like Main Tera Hero and ABCD2 had songs dedicated to Ganpati Bappa and even for Sajid Nadiadwala’s Judwaa 2 there is a huge Ganpati song titled Suno Ganpati Bappa Morya that shows how Raja thinks of Bappa as his dear friend who has protected him from his childhood.

Varun says, “After ABCD2, this is the second time I’m doing a Ganpati song. Bappa was also part of Main Tera Hero and is a big part of Judwaa 2.”

He reveals, “Raja considers Bappa his best friend so in this song Raja is telling Bappa about his problems. I hope everyone likes and connects to Raja’s innocent relationship with Bappa.”

Sharing the song Varun tweeted, “Raja & Bappa Ki dosti ki kahani #SunoGanpatiBappaMorya song is out!”

The song has huge scale and Varun has danced barefoot for...

Last week, Varun Dhawan kick started the shooting for his next film Judwaa 2 which is being helmed by his father, David Dhawan. The cast and crew began shooting with Ganpati song. The father-son duo is returning together after their last film Main Tera Hero. As Judwaa 2 is the sequel to Salman Khan’s 90sRead More

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The cast has been finalised, the shoot has been scheduled, the director is set to say ‘action’ and the camera’s will start rolling again. The only thing that we are going to miss, is the electrifying chemistry and the ‘latkas- jhatkas’ of Salman Khan and Karisma Kapoor. Yes, we are referring to the much talked about film, ‘Judwaa-2’ and the new league of actors who are going to replace the epic ‘Judwaa’ Jodi. Varun Dhawan, Jacqueline Fernandez and Taapsee Pannu have been finalised to romance around in the movie ‘Judwaa-2’. The ‘entertainment-expert’ director, David Dhawan, is again going to direct Judwaa-2. Although, this time it would be slightly different as the director is going to direct his own son. The father-son duo was last seeing working together for the film ‘Main Tera Hero’. As Varun is a huge fan of Salman Khan already, it would not...

A few days ago, we had reported that David Dhawan and Sajid Nadiadwala were all set to bring back the rib-tickling 90s film Judwaa. The film titled Judwaa 2 will star David's son Varun Dhawan in the lead. While Varun Dhawan was finalized since they started writing the movie, the team was still casting the lead actresses. Parineeti Chopra was one of the names that have been doing the rounds for quite some time, since the movie was announced. Though the production is yet to confirm it, we now hear that Parineeti Chopra and Ileana D'Cruz have been finalized as the lead actresses for Judwaa 2. As for Varun Dhawan, this film would be the second time he would be working with his father David Dhawan. They had first worked together in 2014 film, Main Tera Hero, which also starred Ileana. Even Parineeti has starred opposite Varun in a dance number...

<img class="wp-image-656097 size-full aligncenter" src="http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1140313947.jpg" alt="1140313947" width="500" height="277" /> A few days ago, we had reported that David Dhawan and Sajid Nadiadwala were all set to bring back the rib-tickling 90s film <i>Judwaa</i>. The film titled <i>Judwaa 2</i> will star David's son Varun Dhawan in the lead. While Varun Dhawan was finalized since they started writing the movie, the team was still casting the lead actresses. Parineeti Chopra was one of the names that have been doing the rounds for quite some time, since the movie was announced. Though the production is yet to confirm it, we now hear that Parineeti Chopra and Ileana D'Cruz have been finalized as the lead actresses for <i>Judwaa 2</i>. As for Varun Dhawan, this film would be the second time he would be working with his father David Dhawan. They had first worked together in 2014 film, <i>Main Tera Hero</i>, which also starred Ileana. Even Parineeti has starred opposite Varun in a dance number...

<img class="wp-image-656097 size-full aligncenter" src="http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1140313947.jpg" alt="1140313947" width="500" height="277" /> A few days ago, we had reported that David Dhawan and Sajid Nadiadwala were all set to bring back the rib-tickling 90s film <i>Judwaa</i>. The film titled <i>Judwaa 2</i> will star David's son Varun Dhawan in the lead. While Varun Dhawan was finalized since they started writing the movie, the team was still casting the lead actresses. Parineeti Chopra was one of the names that have been doing the rounds for quite some time, since the movie was announced. Though the production is yet to confirm it, we now hear that Parineeti Chopra and Ileana D'Cruz have been finalized as the lead actresses for <i>Judwaa 2</i>. As for Varun Dhawan, this film would be the second time he would be working with his father David Dhawan. They had first worked together in 2014 film, <i>Main Tera Hero</i>, which also starred Ileana. Even Parineeti has starred opposite Varun in a dance number...

Hitting theaters tomorrow is Rustom, starring Akshay Kumar, Ileana D’Cruz, Esha Gupta and Arjan Bajwa. Directed by Tinu Suresh Desai, Rustom is a love story but with a murder filled thriller twist.

The film tells the tale of a dashing naval officer, a beautiful wife and a perfect world and then three fatal shots change their lives. Based on true events inspired by the Nanavati murder case, Rustom is a gripping tale about Pride, Passion and Power, and a man who must his uphold his own integrity and that of the nation.

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Playing the beautiful wife, Cynthia Pavri, is Ileana D’Cruz (Barfi, Main Tera Hero) who told us that it was an amazing role that was especially challenging because of the emotional journey this character traverses during the film. See what else she told us about Rustom and working with Akshay Kumar in this exclusive interview.

Varun Dhawan is the only actor from his generation to be enjoying a clean slate so far. Student of the Year, Main Tera Hero, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhaniya, Badlapur, Any Body Can Dance 2, Dilwale – each of his films has been a Hit, Superhit or at least a profitable affair for the makers. He has dabbled across solo starrers and two hero films and has found steady audience coming his way. With a double hat-trick to his name, Varun has been enjoying a steady pace in his career. Though in Shahrukh Khan’s Dilwale his antics weren’t on display in full throttle, the fact remains that the film did come close to the 150 crore mark.

Now that he is being seen in Dishoom where he has another senior actor [John Abraham] alongside him, he definitely hasn’t been relegated to the background. In fact the makers [Sajid Nadiadwala, Rohit Dhawan] and presenters [Eros] have done well...

Bollywood actress Ileana D’Cruz, who has featured in Hindi films like ‘Barfi’, ‘Phata Poster Nikhla Hero’, ‘Main Tera Hero’ and ‘Happy Ending’, has said that she’s proud of being a part of her upcoming film ‘Rustom’ where she has been cast opposite Akshay Kumar.

Ileana also said that the film is almost entirely fictional and the audience will be very involved in the proceedings.Read More

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Sonakshi Sinha is known to speak her heart out especially to the ones who troll her on Twitter and other social media platforms. And now the actress yet again stood up against a Twitter follower who accused Sonakshi and other Bollywood actresses of skin show in films. When one of the fans of Sonakshi Sinha recently asked when will he get to see Sonakshi in a bikini, the actress firmly put an end to such pervert-ish message retaliating that he should be asking his mother or sister this question. Whilst feminists would have appreciated this bold reply, there were some who came to the defense of the guy who asked Sonakshi this question. Amongst the twitteratis, one said, "@sonakshisinha Bollywood actresses who sell their skin for money need not lecture us about what is shameless!" Soon after, Sonakshi too responded to the tweet saying, "Us?? So ur sayin ur in...

Almost two decades ago, the rib tickling comedy of Salman Khan's dual role had created waves and now yet again a hero in double role is all set to entertain the audience in Judwaa 2. Varun Dhawan has been signed to play the lead in the sequel to Judwaa, which will once again be directed by his father David Dhawan. While the father son duo has previously worked for the masala potboiler Main Tera Hero, the two of them are now a part of a comedy film once again. We also hear that this time around the filmmakers are making it into a much bigger venture by even roping in a Hollywood studio for the sequel. The second installment of Judwaa will apparently also have Spiro Razatos as the action coordinator as well as a popular director of photography from abroad. The film is also said to have a lot...

Varun Dhawan is coming to UK cinemas on 18th December with this year’s biggest entertainer, Dilwale. Directed by Rohit Shetty, the action packed rom-com also stars superstar Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Kriti Sanon along with a number of other prominent actors.

The 28-year-old actor recently descended into London to promote the film and caught up with Sunny Malik and opened up about the film and much more…

There are only a few days to go now and then your biggest film so far, will release in UK cinemas and worldwide. Are you nervous?

I have had two releases this year and have seen quite a bit of Dilwale already. I hope that Dilwale can become the most entertaining film of the year.

Before the official announcement came, you were often asked about playing a role in Dilwale based on rumours. You seemed excited but always refused to comment.

The success of Barfi and Main Tera Hero did nothing much for its leading lady Ileana D'Cruz's career in Bollywood. And whatever advantage she gained through the two films was lost with her Saif starrer Happy Ending. Undeterred, Ileana has now bagged a role opposite Asia's biggest action star Jackie Chan and has even flown off to Dubai to shoot the film even as you read this. The project entitled Kung Fu Yoga is directed by Stanley Tong who earlier cast Mallika Sherawat with Jackie Chan in The Myth where Ms Sherawat had a blink-and-miss role. Ileana has a lot more to do in Kung Fu Yoga, plus some very cool stunts that Mr Chan is personally supervising. Says a source close to the project, "Ileana's role in Kung Fu Yoga is far lengthier than Mallika's in The Myth. She is there all through the film." Sonu Sood...

We have finally reached the last weekend of The Voice India! 13 weeks of pure music and singing with expert coaching, have sadly come to an end. This is our last update for the show and it features a detailed insight into the semi final and the finale episodes.

Saturday’s episode of ‘The Voice India’ was the semi finals. From this episode, only 1 out of 2 singers would be saved from the public voting. All contestants with their respective coaches were on stage while host Karan announced the results. For team Shaan, Snigdhajit was saved while Akash was eliminated. Team Hr’s Piyush was out while Sachet was safe. Team Sunidhi’s Vishwa was safe and Parth was eliminated and team Mika saw Parampara being safe and Tanvir eliminated.

Now each team was left with their final top 2 contestants. The coaches were not allowed to save anyone anymore, they would mark...

All three ‘students’ of Karan Johar have gone on to establish themselves in the industry. Alia Bhatt is one of the most popular female stars in the country and has a critically acclaimed performance in ‘Highway’ to her credit. Varun Dhawan has a 100% success-ratio after 5 films – Student Of The Year (Hit), Main Tera Hero (Hit), Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (Super Hit), Badlapur (Hit) and Abcd 2 (Hit / Super Hit). Sidharth Malhotra Read More...

With the first half of 2015 coming to an end soon, Walt Disney Pictures and Utv Motion Pictures' Remo Dsouza directed Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor and Prabhu Dheva starrer, Abcd - Anybody Can Dance 2, has managed to cap it off with a good hit.

As per the initial reports, Abcd 2, which saw the best opening day of 2015 (14 crore) and maintained the tempo on Saturday, improved further on Sunday, netting in excess of 45 crore during the opening weekend, which is the best of the year so far.

With good reports filtering in, even from the overseas circuits, it is but given that Abcd 2- Anybody Can Dance 2 is all set to be clean hit, how big or small, time will tell.

What is important to note here is that Abcd - Anybody Can Dance 2 will mark the fifth consecutive success for Varun Dhawan after Student Of The Year, Main Tera Hero,...

The son of director David Dhawan, brother of Desi Boyz director Rohit Dhawan and a protégé from the school of Karan Johar, Varun Dhawan may well have a strong film pedigree behind him, but the grounded actor has always been determined to seek success on his own merit.

Since being launched by Johar in Student of the Year, Dhawan has scored back-to-back successes. He demonstrated a flair for comedy in Main Tera Hero, but also stunned audiences in a performance beyond his years with his stark portrayal of a psychopathic killer in the revenge thriller Badlapur.

Known for his high energy and his effortless dance ability, he now shows off all his best moves in ABCD2, as he matches steps with dance legend Prabhu Deva.

A teen idol and all round nice guy, Varun told Digital Spy how he trained for the role of a hip-hop dance champion, why he...

Abcd 2, sequel to Abcd, is about to hit the screens (June 19, 2015) and the lead stars Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor are mighty nervous about it. In fact at a recent promotional event the duo even expressed that how pressurized they are feeling as the prequel was a success.

While we do understand Varun and Shraddha's state of mind, we think the actors really need not worry. And what makes us say so confidently? Well, firstly both the actors Varun and Shraddha are going great guns in Bollywood. Considering their past record (Varun's Badlapur, Main Tera Hero, Soty, while Shraddha's Ek Villain, Aashiqui 2), everyone's upbeat that their combo will work for Abcd 2. Both the stars have a good fan following and are even doing good at Bo.

Moreover, Abcd franchise is created by choreographer-turned-filmmaker Remo D'souza, who's quite known to do the genuine stuff. When he made the first part, it...

The Bollywood industry isn't an easy place to survive in, especially for the actors. Delivering back to back hit films is something that is very rarely seen, but the handsome Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan has been blessed with a successful career.

Though it hasn't been too long since he made his debut in Bollywood, Varun hasn't delivered a single flop. And also, he has experimented with different kind of roles and shown us his versatility as an actor.

His debut film Student Of The Year (2012), which also marked the debut of Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra, was a hit. Also, the music album of the film was much-loved. His second film Main Tera Hero (2014) which also starred Ileana D'Cruz, Nargis Fakhri and others was also declared a hit. Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, which was his third film also starred Alia Bhatt and marked Siddharth Shukla's debut in Bollywood. This film...

Award nights are always special for the Bollywood industry and Iifa is one award function people look forward to. The award winner's list of Iifa which took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is out. Here is the list, check it out...

Best debut (female): Kriti Sanon

Best debut (male) - Tiger Shroff

Best debut direction - Sajid Nadiadwala (Kick) and Umang Kumar (Mary Kom)

Best music direction - Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy (2 States)

Best playback singer (male) - Ankit Tiwari ('' - Ek Villain)

Best playback singer (female) - Kanika Kapoor ('Baby Doll' - Ragini Mms 2)

Best performance in a comic role - Varun Dhawan (Main Tera Hero)

Best performance in a negative role - Kay Kay Menon (Haider)

Outstanding contribution - Subhash Ghai

Best performance in a supporting role (male) - Riteish Deshmukh (Ek Villain)

Best performance in a supporting role (female) - Tabu (Haider)

Best regional...

Bollywood diva Nargis Fakhri has made her first foray into Hollywood with action-comedy film, Spy, also starring Melissa McCarthy, Jason Statham, Rose Byrne, Miranda Hart, Bobby Cannavale, Allison Janney and Jude Law.

The sultry actress plays a negative role in the film and has a major action sequence with actress McCarthy in the movie.

Born in New York to Pakistani and Czesh parents, Nargis made her Bollywood debut opposite Ranbir Kapoor in Rockstar and was most recently seen in Main Tera Hero with Varun Dhawan.

Speaking to BollySpice before she wowed fans and the paparazzi at the London premiere of the film, Fakhri said, “I love London, especially when the weather is nice. It’s really close to Mumbai too as it’s only eight-hours on a flight compared to sixteen-hours to New York or even twenty-four-hours to Los Angeles.”

Directed by Paul Feig, Spy came to Nargis when she met the film-maker in La.

After playing itsy-bitsy role in films like Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Yaariyan, Main Tera Hero, Kuch Kuch Locha Hai, etc, hottie Evelyn Sharma is now gearing up for her first solo lead role in the upcoming film Ishqedarriyaan. Despite being part of the above-mentioned successful films, Evelyn counts Ishqedarriyaan as her debut film.

"Yes it's kind of my debut film. I mostly did multi-starrers with big cast. They were comedy flicks. I have done known films like Yaariyan, Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani, etc. Since Ishaqedaariyan is my own film, it's a different feeling. You will get to see new side of Evelyn but it's not like I am super anxious or nervous. Although, there is lot of pressure as a performer, because all this while I had a 20-minute role and now I have to perform for 2 long hours."

Having said that, Evelyn clears that her role in Kuch Kuch Locha Hai was equally significant.

Balaji Motion Pictures Limited (Bmpl), the films business unit of Balaji Telefilms Limited (Btl) one of India’s leading integrated media conglomerates, today announced the appointment of Tushar Hiranandani as Head of Development.

Balaji Motion Pictures is the youngest and fastest-growing entity in the Balaji fold, has become synonymous with rich, well-appreciated content-driven films, supported by intense marketing. With the appointment of Tushar, the studio has taken a further step at strengthening its film unit which is already on course with the production of several exciting films over the next few months. Tushar wrote his first film Masti and later went on to write films like Ek Villain, Main Tera Hero, Abcd 1, Grand Masti, Houseful 2, Double Dhamaal and Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge. His upcoming releases as a writer include Abcd 2 and The Flying Jatt directed by Remo D’Souza, Half Girlfriend and Intouchables remake directed by Mohit Suri, Great Grand Masti...

Traditionally, actresses would never be seen, either on or off screen without their share of makeup. They absolutely refused to show their natural look as they felt it would not be accepted by the audience. But now things have changed. Each time an actress has moved away from the conventional method and tried something absolutely hatke, audiences have enthusiastically appreciated their efforts. Here is a list of some top actresses of Bollywood who have gone natural for a film and received much appreciation for it.

Kangana Ranaut in ‘Queen’- The gorgeous actress has done various films where she was required to don anattractive avatar but, with ‘Queen’, the talented actress took over Bollywood with acompletelyplainlook. In simple kurtis for most of the film, Kangana played a shy yet gutsy Delhi girl. The movie was a super hit with the audiences and Kangana’s effort was rewarded with a National Award and a Filmfare Award.

Balaji Motion Pictures has found a new team member in Tushar Hiranandani, who has written some popular films like Masti, Ek Villain, Main Tera Hero, Abcd, Grand Masti, Houseful 2, Double Dhamaal, Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge among others. The successful writer will be joining Ekta Kapoor's company as the Head of Development. On the new appointment Mr. Shubhodip Pal, Chief Executive Officer of Bmpl, said, "Tushar joining us is a step towards further consolidating our content generation capabilities. We will continue to invest in an eclectic film library. India is a movie-crazy nation and we have been successfully presenting a huge range of films that have garnered great reactions from audiences. With several successful films in our library over the years and an exciting pipeline of content-led films across genres over the next few months, we welcome Tushar to our young team, passionate about entertainment and look forward to making...

Time and again there have been speculations as to who would play Sangeeta Bijlani in Anthony D'souza's biopic on former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin. From Kareena Kapoor Khan to Prachi Desai to Jacqueline Fernandez to Kriti Sanon, several names cropped up for playing the part.

Recently, reports were rife that Nargis Fakhri (Rockstar, Main Tera Hero fame) is going to be playing the much talked about role. To our inquisitiveness, when we contacted filmmaker Anthony, he plainly denied it and was amused about such rumours floating around.

He said in an amused tone, "These are all plain rumours. If the role demands we might even cast her. But as of now nothing has been finalized yet. We are still in the scripting stage. The film will hit the floors in August."

When we further probed him about finalizing the cast, Anthony said, "Probably by the end of this...

Evelyn Sharma, who was seen in movies like Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Yaariyan, Main Tera Hero and others, is currently gearing up for the upcoming Bollywood movie Kuch Kuch Locha Hai.

Where playing pranks on co-stars on the sets has become too common, at an interview, we asked Evelyn if any prank was played on her while shooting for Kuch Kuch Locha Hai to which she said, "All the time ya, especially Ram Kapoor.

Ask her if she could share one or two of them and she revealed, "I use to play pranks on Navdeep because he was the newcomer in this film (Kuch Kuch Locha Hai), so he was the easy target and from Ranbir (Kapoor) I have learnt how to play pranks on people on Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. One time we had to shoot in the pool and I just took away all his (Navdeep's) clothes and...