Bollywood: News

Dilip Kumar's health deteriorates, actor put on ventilator

Legendary actor Dilip Kumar who had been admitted to Bandra's Lilavati Hospital on August 2 suffering dehydration and urinary infection, now remains critical.

Mumbai: Bollywood singer Yash Wadali booked for molestation

Police arrested singer Yash Wadali after a woman complained that Wadali caught hold of her by her shirt collar, pushed her and lashed out abuses at her.

CBFC can now shame women for their dressing style too!

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has been embroiled in controversies over censor-cuts and certifications in recent times, especially after Pahlaj Nihalani was appointed its Director in 2015.

Trailer of Aamir Khan, Zaira Wasim-starrer 'Secret Superstar' released

Fatwa against JD(U) minister for 'Jai Shri Ram' slogan

A top Muslim cleric issued a fatwa against a JD(U) minister for raising slogans of 'Jai Shri Ram'.

Bollywood actor Inder Kumar of 'Masoom' dies

Actor Inder Kumar, seen in films from 'Tirchhi Topiwale' (1998) to Wanted (2009), passed away early in the morning today.

Andaz Apna Apna sequel to happen but without the Khans

Rajkumar Santoshi announced that the beloved Andaz Apna Apna, considered an epitome of comedy in Hindi cinema will soon get a sequel.

Bollywood's nepotism debate: What exactly is the reality?

You must have been hearing about Bollywood's hot topic of debate right now: nepotism. So Karan Johar, Varun Dhawan and Saif Ali Khan made jokes on Kangana Ranaut's stand that nepotism exists in Bollywood.

Mumbai: Maratha Mandir cancels DDLJ show for the first time

Actor Shah Rukh Khan's fans were disappointed after Mumbai's iconic Maratha Mandir, which has been running Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) for over 20 years now, cancelled film's show for the first time.

Jagga Jasoos' actress found dead in Gurugram apartment

Assamese singer-actor Bidisha Bezbaruah, who was recently seen 'Jagga Jasoos', was found hanging from a ceiling fan with a dupatta tied around her neck in her Gurugram apartment.

Mumbai: Salman Khan rents out property for Rs. 80 lakh/month

Actor Salman Khan leased out a commercial building for a whopping rent of Rs. 80 lakh/month for first five years to Future Group, Big Bazaar owner.

Maharashtra govt: Sanjay Dutt deserved early release from jail

Maharashtra government submitted an affidavit in Bombay HC and justified its stand on actor Sanjay Dutt's early jail release stating that Dutt displayed "good behaviour, and discipline while in jail," and "performed all allotted work" leading to early remission.

New Cinematograph Act to let government take over Censor Board

The Draft Bill for the new Cinematograph Act is out and looks like the government will now be able to "take over the certification body under special circumstances".

Mumbai: Civic body gives clean chit to actor Anushka Sharma

Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma, who was served a notice by BMC following a complaint regarding an unauthorized installation of an electric junction box in the common passage of Versova tower's 20th floor, has now been given a clean chit by BMC.

'Spider-Man: Homecoming' earns Rs.42cr, outgrosses Bollywood films in India

"Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man" has swung his way to rule the box office.

Mir Ranjan Negi of 'Chak De' fame hit by corruption

Mir Ranjan Negi, former Indian hockey coach on whom 'Chak De India' (2007) was based, may be suspended as assistant commissioner of customs.

Veteran actor Sumita Sanyal of 'Anand' fame dies

Veteran actress Sumita Sanyal, Amitabh Bachchan's lady love in 'Anand' (1971), passed away. She was 71.

Modi biopic, Indu Sarkar, movies are walking on troubled waters

Making a biopic requires more diplomacy than skills. If you skim through the surface, you are untrue to your trade and if you delve in too deep, chances are you/they will not like what you find out.

Cleared 'Mastizaade', but not 'intercourse': The whimsical Indian Censor Board

With its whimsical and erratic decisions, the Indian Censor Board has become a bit of a joke.

'Mary Kom' Priyanka Chopra to own Super Boxing League franchise?

After portraying Olympian Mary Kom on film, Priyanka Chopra's boxing connection is set to widen. She is reportedly preparing to buy a team in Super Boxing League.

Effects of film tourism: '3 Idiots' has dented Ladakh's life

In 2008, Ladakh was a noteworthy tourist attraction, but it still hadn't achieved the cult-status it has today. That year, 400,000 tourists visited it, which was then home to 200,000.

Trouble in Kapil Sharma's show? Bharti refuses to shoot scene

Troubles are not over for Kapil Sharma, who has been struggling to get his own show rolling after the tiff with Sunil Grover and decreasing ratings.

Oscars 2017 Class: PeeCee, Deepika, Amitabh-Aishwarya among invitees

Continuing its efforts to ramp up diversity after much public backlash, the Oscar Academy has invited a whopping 774 new members into its 2017 class.

Gangs of Wasseypur rated among top 50 crime movies

In a list compiled by The Playlist, Gangs of Wasseypur found itself among The 50 Best Crime Movies of the 21st Century So Far.

Haryana's Manushi Chhillar crowned Femina Miss India World 2017

Manushi Chhillar from Haryana was judged the 54th Femina Miss India World 2017, followed by first runner-up Sana Dua from J&K and second runner-up Priyanka Kumari from Bihar.

Flimy Diaries: Ramsays' monsters never put on makeup to scare

Bollywood never quite delved into the horror genre as the West did; it did have rip offs and inspired versions but getting a true blue horror movie that would induce chills is something that filmmakers here have not really tried, except, perhaps, the Ramsay brothers.

Comedian Bharti Singh to undergo liver surgery

Popular TV comedian Bharti Singh is in hospital. On June 22, she suddenly complained of severe stomach-ache and was rushed to Mumbai's Kokilaben Hospital.

Mr India 2: Anil Kapoor, Sridevi to reunite for sequel?

Even 20 years after its release, Mr. India is still remembered for its unique concept of invisibility and Mogambo, the villain portrayed by Amrish Puri!

Bollywood, the bygone era of Superstars and mass euphoria

Come November, ShahRukh Khan turns 52, in December Salman Khan will be 51, Aamir Khan is 52 and September will see Rajiv Bhatia popularly known as 'Akshay Kumar' reach 50.

Bollywood will always make no-brainers because they feed the industry

Every time a typical Bollywood flick releases, social media pundits come up with posts like, "When will we get out of a masala flick and get some serious cinema in India" or "The plot doesn't make any sense."

Why 'Phullu' got an A-certificate?

Abhishek Saxena's 'Phullu' has been in the news for receiving an 'A' rating from the Central Board of Film Certification.

Will Salman Khan's 'Tubelight' not release in Pakistan?

Salman Khan-starrer Tubelight will reportedly not release in Pakistan.

Anurag Kashyap in live-in relationship with 23-year-old Shubhra Shetty

Anurag Kashyap, known for making films that break stereotypes, has an unconventional love-life too!

Toilet: Ek Prem Katha trailer released- PM Narendra Modi impressed

The trailer of Akshay Kumar-starrer 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha' is out and it seems to have impressed Bollywood, the critics, and even Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Raabta vs Magadheera: Sushant Singh Rajput-starrer cleared for release

The courts have ruled in favor of 'Raabta' in a plagiarism case by the makers of 'Magadheera', thus clearing the way for its release on June 9.

Amitabh Bachchan to host Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 9

The famous quiz show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' is all set to return to screens with megastar Amitabh Bachchan hosting it.

'Pakeezah' actress Geeta Kapoor sent to old-age home

Actress Geeta Kapoor on 1st June was shifted to an old-age home in Andheri after waiting for 41 days in a Goregaon hospital; she was expecting her children to take her back home.