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Tejas shows cancelled due to zero ticket sales

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Kangana Ranaut has delivered yet another dud with her recently released film Tejas. Several exhibitors across the country have decided to remove Tejas from theatres because of poor occupancy. The movie has collected merely Rs 4.15 crore in its opening week so far and the film is likely to wrap up its lifetime collection under Rs 10 crore.

Kiara all set for her 1st Karwa Chauth with Sid

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Kiara Advani, who recently got married to Sidharth Malhotra, will be celebrating her first Karwa Chauth with her husband this year. The actress shared a picture on Instagram where she is seen wearing a yellow outfit and minimal makeup, radiating happiness. She also shared a picture of her minimalist mehendi, featuring a star design. Kiara and Sidharth's on-screen and off-screen chemistry during the shooting of 'Shershaan' sparked dating rumors, leading to their marriage in February. Sidharth's upcoming project is the web series 'Indian Police Force,' while Kiara has 'Game Changer' with Ram Charan in the pipeline.

Neha Dhupia remembers Bishan Singh Bedi

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Actor Neha Dhupia on Tuesday penned down an emotional note remembering her late father-in-law and legendary Indian spinner Bishan Singh Bedi.

Fatima says she trusts Anurag Basu blindly

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Fatima Sana Shaikh, known for her versatility, is in the news for her upcoming movie 'Metro In Dino' directed by Anurag Basu. She expressed her admiration for Basu's work and said she would say yes to any role he offered, even if it was just for one second. This movie marks her second collaboration with Basu after 'Ludo'. Fatima is excited about doing a mature love story for the first time in her career and hopes to explore more passionate love tales. Her next release is 'Sam Bahadur' directed by Meghna Gulzar.

This is how Ananya celebrated her 25th birthday

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Actor Ananya Panday, who turned 25 today is celebrating her birthday in style in the Maldives.

Chris Brown sued for allegedly beating up a man

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American singer-songwriter and rapper Chris Brown is being sued for allegedly beating up a man at a London nightclub, reported People.

Vijay's Leo inches closer to Rs 300 crore mark

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The film 'Leo,' directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and starring Vijay, is close to crossing the ₹300 crore mark at the domestic box office. It made ₹16 crore on its eleventh day, surpassing its second Saturday collection. The film performed well in different regions, despite competition from other Hindi releases. This marks the reunion of Lokesh and Vijay after their hit film 'Master.' The film also stars Trisha Krishnan and marks Sanjay Dutt's debut in Kollywood.

Mani: It's a treat to be working with Kamal

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At the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2023, Filmmaker Mani Ratnam on Saturday said working with superstar Kamal Haasan is not only a great collaborative process but also a learning experience. Ratnam and Haasan are reuniting after 35 years for the Tamil star's 234th feature film. They earlier worked together on the 1987 critical hit "Nayakan".

Bobby reveals he was upset with Rana Naidu

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Bobby Deol, who became a household name with his role in Prakash Jha's web series Aashram, recently opened up about not being a part of Rana Naidu, which was the Indian adaptation of Ray Donovan. The series featured Rana Daggubati and Venkatesh Daggubati in lead roles.

Raj shares pics of letters received in jail

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Raj Kundra, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming film 'UT 69', has shared pictures of various letters he received during his time inside jail, as well as his personal notes and a picture of his family.

‘Tiger 3’ gets UA certificate

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The highly anticipated action-packed spy thriller 'Tiger 3' starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif has received a UA certificate from the Censor Board and has a runtime of 2 hours and 33 minutes. The film, set to release on November 12, 2023, will have advance bookings starting from November 5, 2023. Emraan Hashmi will play the antagonist in this Maneesh Sharma directorial. Additionally, the teaser of Shah Rukh Khan's film 'Dunki' will be attached to the release of 'Tiger 3'.

50 years of Saudagar: Recalling the Big B film

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Amitabh Bachchan, and Nutan had starred together in a film called 'Saudagar' which had released in 1973 and on the film's 50th anniversary, film expert Dilip Thakur discusses this lost gem with ETimes. It was selected as the Indian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 46th Academy Awards, but didn't receive a nomination.

Farhan wrote THIS in religion in daughters' birth certificate

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Javed Akhtar recently spoke about the upbringing of his children and he revealed that both his kids - Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar are atheists. Hence in the religion section on his daughter's birth certificate, Farhan wrote 'non applicable'.

Anees backs out of Nawaz's Section 108

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Filmmaker Anees Bazmee has confirmed that he has stepped down as a presenter for the upcoming film 'Section 108'. He did not provide a specific reason for his decision but mentioned that he wanted to focus on other projects. Reports suggest that Bazmee had certain clauses that he wanted to be considered, but a middle ground could not be reached. It is mentioned that Bazmee's backing down might not affect the film immediately but could have an impact on future deals.

'Tiger 3' advance bookings to open on Nov 5

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Advance bookings for Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's film 'Tiger 3' will begin on November 5, with the film releasing on November 12. The teaser for Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film 'Dunki' will be attached to 'Tiger 3' and screened in cinemas worldwide. SRK also has an extended cameo in the film. 'Tiger 3' is scheduled for a Diwali release and has a runtime of approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes. Industry experts predict a slow start but expect the film to pick up speed during the long holiday weekend.

Vijay's Leo crosses Rs 266 cr mark in 1st week

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Thalapathy Vijay starrer Leo has been performing well at the domestic box office. The Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial has now crossed Rs 266 crore mark in India in the first week of its release.

Vikrant on being affected by negative reviews

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Vikrant Massey, who is all set to come up with his upcoming film 12th Fail, recently opened up about being affected by negative reviews received for his past two releases - Gaslight alongside Sara Ali Khan and Mumbaikar with Vijay Sethupathi.

Jacqueline confirms doing a film with Van Damme

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Last month, Jacqueline Fernandez had shared a picture posing with action legend Jean-Claude Van Damme from Italy and US pop star Selena Gomez in Tuscany. This had led to chatter about the actress’ debut internationally. She has now finally spilled the beans on the speculations.

Shreyas & Tusshar to reunite for horror comedy

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Shreyas Talpade and Tusshar Kapoor team up after a long time to star in director Sangeeth Sivan's untitled horror comedy. After Golmaal franchise, the duo is coming back together again to tickle your funny bones with a coalesce of horror.

Amitabh Bachchan calls Rajinikanth 'gracious'

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Earlier in the day, Rajinikanth had expressed his excitement of working with mentor Amitabh Bachchan again after 33 years and mentioned that his heart is thumping with joy. Big B has now responded to Rajinikanth's heartfelt post.

Junaid to perform his play at Prithvi Theatre

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Aamir Khan’s eldest born, Junaid Khan has been actively working in theater for over 6 years now and while the actor is all set to make his screen debut with YRF's ‘Maharaj’, he is quite accomplished when it comes to the stage owing to his keen interest in drama growing up, and his talent and dedication towards the craft.

Boman to conduct workshops at new CINTAA Tower

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Expressing his enthusiasm about the new CINTAA building, Boman Irani said, "Something wonderful happened when I came here for the CINTAA House opening. My eyes lit up, my ears stood up and I thought that we could do some workshops here."

Kangana sets ablaze Ravana effigy at Ramlila

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Actor Kangana Ranaut set ablaze Ravana's effigy at Delhi's famed Lav Kush Ramlila at the Red Fort in Delhi on Tuesday, becoming the first woman to do so in the 50-year history of the event. Ranaut set the effigy of the demon king ablaze by shooting an arrow and chanted 'Jai Shri Ram'.

Ranbir: Raha is crawling, trying to speak

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Ranbir Kapoor recently interacted with his fans through a Zoom session and talked about taking a long break from acting to spend quality time with his baby daughter Raha. He also said that Alia Bhatt will be busy shooting for her upcoming film Jigra and he will be at home with Raha.

The Rock reacts to controversial waxwork

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US actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has joined the chorus of mockery after a Paris museum unveiled a botched waxwork of him, suggesting its skin color -- among other things -- needs "updating." "For the record, I'm going to have my team reach out to our friends at Grevin Museum, in Paris France so we can work at 'updating' my wax figure here with some important details and improvements -- starting with my skin color," wrote Johnson.

Vikas constantly had self doubt making Ganapath

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With his recently released film Ganapath starring Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon, Vikas stepped out of his comfort zone and explored new horizons with a lot of self doubt. He openly admitted that directing a sci-fi film like Ganapath came with a lot of challenges.

Salman to Angad: Your dad was a legend brother

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Salman Khan mourned the demise of legendary spinner and former captain of the Indian cricket team Bishan Singh Bedi. The superstar penned a heartfelt note to his son and actor Angad Bedi who had shared screen space with him in Tiger Zinda Hai.

Vijay starrer Leo enters Rs 200 cr club in India

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The film 'Leo,' directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and starring Vijay, has crossed the Rs 200 crore mark at the Indian box office. The film earned Rs 64.8 crore on Thursday, followed by Rs 35.25 crore on Friday, Rs 39.8 crore on Saturday, and Rs 41.55 crore on Sunday. Early estimates for Monday suggest the film will earn Rs 25 crore, bringing its total earnings to Rs 206.40 crore. The film also features actors Sanjay Dutt, Trisha Krishnan, and Arjun Sarja, and received support from superstar Rajinikanth.

Anushka tells Virat: Always proud of you

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Team India secured a thrilling victory over New Zealand in the Cricket World Cup, avenging their loss in the 2019 Semi-Finals. Actress Anushka Sharma cheered for her husband, Virat Kohli, who scored 95 runs. India won by four wickets, marking their fifth consecutive win in the tournament. New Zealand set a target of 273 runs, which India successfully chased.

Taylor beats Leo's 'Flower Moon' at box office

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The new Taylor Swift concert movie held on to the top spot in North American theaters this weekend, but history-based crime epic "Killers of the Flower Moon" had an impressive debut -- the best for a Martin Scorsese film since 2010. It is now the only concert film ever to top the box office for two straight weekends, Variety reported.

Karishma: I like dandiya, but enjoy garba

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On the festive occasion, the Scoop actress, talks about Maa’s blessings and a lot more

Saba joins Hrithik's family for his mom's b'day

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Hrithik Roshan and his family celebrated his mother Pinkie Roshan's 70th birthday in a grand manner. The entire family, including Hrithik's girlfriend Saba Azad, came together for the celebration. Hrithik shared a video of his mother dancing and expressed his love for her. Many celebrities also wished Pinkie Roshan on her birthday. Hrithik is currently working on his upcoming film "Fighter" with Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor.

Ananya wraps up her debut web show Call Me Bae

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Ananya Panday, known for her roles in films like "Pati Patni aur Woh" and "Dream Girl 2," has wrapped up the shooting for the first season of her OTT show "Call Me Bae." The show features a star-studded cast, including Varun Dhawan and Neelam Kothari, and revolves around a billionaire fashionista's struggle for independence. Additionally, Ananya has projects like "Kho Gaye Hum Kahan," "Control," and "Vikramaditya Motwane's Control" in her pipeline.

Sharman used to have nightmares about Prem Chopra

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Actor Sharman Joshi recently shared his unique love story with his college sweetheart, Prerana Chopra, who happens to be the daughter of veteran actor Prem Chopra. Sharman admitted feeling nervous about dating Prerana due to her famous father but revealed that Prem Chopra himself did not create any trouble. Sharman recognized the genuine concern of Prerana's parents regarding his acting career. Despite the initial apprehensions, the couple tied the knot in 2000, making it a heartwarming story of love, understanding, and impressing a legendary father-in-law.

Gauahar: Ranbir is yet to get his due as an actor

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Actress Gauahar Khan believes that if her debut film "Rocket Singh" had been released today, she would have become a big star. She feels the film was ahead of its time and would have been a blockbuster. Gauahar was nominated for a supporting role in the film and believes she would have been the next superstar if it had been released now. She also praises her co-star Ranbir Kapoor and believes he hasn't received the recognition he deserves. However, she is happy to see his recent success.

ETimes Explained: Why is Leo less impressive in North?

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Thalapathy Vijay and director Lokesh Kanagaraj's 'Leo - Bloody Sweet' received mixed reviews from the critics and audiences alike, but the fact is, despite very little promotions and pre-release hype, the movie has still managed to rake in good numbers. ETimes spoke to senior Trade Analyst Ramesh Bala about the film's release strategy and lack of promotions and hype.

Pak actors who should come back to Hindi films

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SOTY turns 11: Alia, Sid, Varun express gratitude

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Alia Bhatt, Sidharth Malhotra, and Varun Dhawan celebrate the 11th anniversary of their Bollywood debut film 'Student Of The Year.' Alia shared a video drawing the number 11 on a frosted window, while Varun shared a fan-made clip featuring his movies. Sidharth reposted fan posts, and director Karan Johar expressed his contentment. 'Student Of The Year' was a rom-com featuring a love triangle and a chase for the Student Of The Year Trophy.

Ira reveals intimate details of her wedding

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Aamir Khan's daughter Ira Khan is set to marry her fiance Nupur Shikhare in January. In an interview, Ira shared that she is excited about the upcoming wedding and not nervous. She revealed that she wanted a winter wedding because she dislikes the heat and prefers a cold location near a cliff or waterbody. The wedding will be held in Mumbai with some smaller functions taking place outside the state.

Dharmendra on his kiss with Shabana - Exclusive

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Dharmendra attended Kumar Sanu's Durga Pandal in Mumbai and expressed his happiness to be there, mentioning his love for Bengalis and how festivals bring people closer. He recalled his experience in Kolkata and working in a rare Bengali film called 'Paari'. Dharmendra also talked about his grandson's film and his upcoming project with filmmaker Sriram Raghavan. He thanked everyone who wished Hema Malini on her birthday and mentioned that he doesn't celebrate his own birthday. The evening ended with Kumar Sanu singing a song for Dharmendra.

Why Pulkit was pulled over by police 3 times

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Pulkit Samrat reminisced about his early days in Mumbai and shared an amusing incident with the police. When he first moved to the city, his car's loud music attracted the attention of the police, who frequently stopped him thinking he was driving under the influence. Pulkit eventually convinced an officer that he was sober, and his car was allowed to continue without further interruptions. Pulkit recently starred in the film 'Fukrey 3' alongside Varun Sharma, Richa Chadha, and Manjot Singh.

Tiger lauds Kriti for her National Award

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Tiger Shroff congratulates Kriti Sanon on winning the Best Actress award at the National Film Awards. He also expresses his excitement about working with her again after a 9-year break in their upcoming film 'Ganapath.' The film, directed by Vikas Bahl and starring Amitabh Bachchan, is a dystopian sports action movie set to release on October 20. Tiger's last film was 'Baaghi 3,' which earned around 140 crores at the box office.

Here's why Ranbir Kapoor won the internet!

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The internet is impressed with Ranbir Kapoor's protective gesture towards Waheeda Rehman and the way he came to cheer for his wife Alia Bhatt at the 69th National Awards.

Best dressed celebs at Hema's birthday bash

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Rekha, Rani Mukerji, Jaya Bachchan: Best dressed celebs at Hema Malini's birthday bash​

Best dressed celebs at Hema's birthday bash

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​Rekha, Rani Mukerji, Jaya Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit: Best dressed celebs at Hema Malini's birthday bash​

Rajkummar wants to steal this from SRK

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Actor Rajkummar Rao revealed his fashion choices during a recent fashion event. He expressed his desire to steal Shah Rukh Khan's red jacket from the song 'Chaiyya Chaiya' and Salman Khan's love for denim. He also mentioned Ranveer Singh's accessories and Abhishek Bachchan's shoe collection. Rajkummar also discussed his admiration for fashion icons from the 1940s-50s such as Sanjeev Kumar, Dilip Kumar, James Dean, and Marlon Brando. On the work front, he has projects like 'Stree 2,' 'Mr and Mrs Mahi,' and 'Sri' in his kitty.

Imtiaz Ali regrets acting in Black Friday

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Imtiaz Ali, known for his storytelling in the film industry, revealed that he regrets playing the role of Yakub Memon in Anurag Kashyap's 'Black Friday.' The film, based on the book by Hussain Zaidi, explores the events leading up to the 1993 Bombay bombings. Imtiaz and Anurag have been friends since their college days, and Anurag initially aspired to be an actor. Imtiaz shared that Anurag insisted on him taking the role, even though he wanted to embarrass him. This encounter left a lasting impression on Imtiaz, who is now known for his own directorial ventures.

SRK wins hearts as he holds Rani's saree and walks - WATCH

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A special screening of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai was held in the city on the film's 25th anniversary and fans were in awe to see Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji and Karan Johar. SRK's chivalrous gesture towards Rani, left fans swooning...

Shah Rukh, Rani at Kuch Kuch Hota Hai screening

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Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji along with Karan Johar surprised fans at the screening of 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' and thanked them for loving the film for so many years, but everyone missed Kajol.

Films hold well at box office despite India Vs Pak

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The movies running in theatres at the moment, benefitted largely from the National Cinema Day on Friday, October 13, and hence saw a rise in the numbers. However, the Saturday numbers of these movies are not bad, despite the fact that the India Vs Pakistan match took all the limelight. Read inside for more details...