Bollywood: News
22 Jun 2023
Bollywood FilmsVidya Balan's 'Neeyat' trailer promises a twisted murder mystery
Vidya Balan's upcoming film Neeyat promises a gripping murder tale from a whodunit narrative. The makers released the trailer of the upcoming film which is slated for a theatrical release on July 7.
22 Jun 2023
ManipurManipur violence: After Lin Laishram, Bijou Thaangjam calls out Bollywood
Manipur is on the brink of a civil war as the clash between Meitei and Kuki communities has already killed over 100 people. The mainstream media has not given the much-needed focus on the eastern state's plight.
22 Jun 2023
NewsBytes Exclusive#NewsBytesExclusive: When #LaLaLand director invited Ayush Mehra for sushi
Even before marking his feature film debut with Kacchey Limbu, actor Ayush Mehra was already a star. Thanks to the world of web series, Mehra has been a fan-favorite for shows such as Minus One and Operation MBBS.
22 Jun 2023
Bollywood FilmsVarun-Janhvi's 'Bawaal' to premiere at Eiffel Tower; creates record
Nitesh Tiwari's Bawaal has been in the buzz for a long time. From its delayed release to finally getting a direct OTT release, the film has had a journey of its own.
22 Jun 2023
Anubhav SinhaHappy birthday, Anubhav Sinha: 5 thought-provoking social dramas
Anubhav Sinha is a critically acclaimed Hindi filmmaker known for making thought-provoking social dramas. He made his debut with 2001's romantic drama Tum Bin but is best known for films such as Thappad and Article 15.
21 Jun 2023
Bollywood FilmsDhanush announces 'Tere Ishk Mein' as 'Raanjhanaa' completes a decade
Dhanush is one of the most adept Indian actors who has broken ground across genres over decades. His Bollywood debut film Raanjhanaa became a cult classic over time and is still hailed today for its music, helmed by AR Rahman.
21 Jun 2023
NewsBytes Exclusive#NewsBytesExclusive: 'Ved' actor Jiya Shankar wants to focus on Bollywood
Actor Jiya Shankar rose to fame after the commercially successful Marathi film Ved. Directed by Riteish Deshmukh, Ved is one of the biggest Marathi blockbusters of 2023. It also starred Genelia Deshmukh in the lead.
21 Jun 2023
OTT releasesOTT: JioCinema unveils Randeep Hooda's 'Sergeant' poster; release date out
JioCinema is on a streaming spree!
21 Jun 2023
Babil Khan'Baba loved being a father,' Babil Khan pens heartfelt note
Three years have passed since Bollywood lost its beloved gem, Irrfan Khan. Yet, his legacy lives on, partly through his son, Babil Khan who has started his cinematic journey.
21 Jun 2023
Bollywood FilmsVidya Balan's 'Neeyat' trailer release date out
Vidya Balan is one of the most adept Indian actors and she is known for donning challenging roles. Recently, Balan has been exploring untapped, offbeat films. Her next project Neeyat is set to release in theaters on July 7.
21 Jun 2023
Dibakar BanerjeeDibakar Banerjee's birthday: 5 must-watch titles of National Award-winning director
Filmmaker Dibakar Banerjee marked his Bollywood debut with Khosla Ka Ghosla! in the year 2006. In a career spanning nearly two decades, Banerjee has helmed a total of nine films, has written the screenplay for eight, and produced five films.
20 Jun 2023
Manoj BajpayeeManoj Bajpayee comments on Indian award shows ignoring 'Gali Guleiyan'
Manoj Bajpayee, who is basking in the success of Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai, made some shocking revelations in a recent talk show.
20 Jun 2023
Apurva AsraniApurva Asrani to quit Twitter; apologizes to netizens
Filmmaker Apurva Asrani took to Twitter to announce that he will be quitting the microblogging site soon. Asrani is a National Award-winning editor who is also a director and screenwriter. He is known for being vocal and opinionated on social media.
20 Jun 2023
Salman KhanSalman's bouncers mistreated me during 'Dabangg 3,' claims Hema Sharma
Salman Khan and controversies walk hand-in-hand!
20 Jun 2023
AdipurushMukesh Khanna slams Saif Ali Khan in 'Adipurush'
Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna has hopped on the bandwagon of slamming Om Raut's magnum opus Adipurush. The Shaktiman actor criticized the casting and characterizations of the film.
20 Jun 2023
Pooja HegdePooja Hegde opts out of Mahesh Babu's 'Guntur Kaaram'
Pooja Hegde is one of the busiest actors right now. After the success of Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, the actor is dabbling in projects across industries.
20 Jun 2023
Bollywood FilmsSRK unveils #RRKPK teaser; 'Paisa vasool' KJo romcom is coming
Karan Johar is back!
20 Jun 2023
Bollywood Films'Adipurush' row: Makers apologize, request to lift ban in Nepal
The trouble for Adipurush keeps on increasing as the film was recently banned in Nepal. Kathmandu and Pokhara banned the screening of Indian films altogether amid the Om Raut directorial's dialogue row.
19 Jun 2023
OTT releasesOTT: Janhvi-Varun's 'Bawaal' is getting a July release
Amazon Prime Video did a bawaal announcement!
19 Jun 2023
Bollywood FilmsJanhvi Kapoor starts shooting for 'Ulajh'; see picture
Janhvi Kapoor is touted to be one of the best Bollywood actors from the current generation. The actor has shown some spark in her acting ventures, however, most films have tanked at the box office.
19 Jun 2023
Nepal'Adipurush' row: After Kathmandu, Pokhara bans screening of Indian films
Om Raut's Adipurush is in a soup. The magnum opus is facing flaks left and right. The film's release was stalled in Nepal after the viewers objected to a dialogue that claimed Janaki was India's daughter. Incidentally, she's believed to have been born in Janakpur, Nepal.
19 Jun 2023
Bollywood FilmsKriti Sanon-Shahid Kapoor starrer gets a release date
Shahid Kapoor is on a roll!
19 Jun 2023
Kajal AggarwalHappy birthday, Kajal Aggarwal: 5 of her top-rated IMDb films
Actor Kajal Aggarwal has been enthralling audiences with her amazing performances since 2004. After her debut as a supporting actor in Kyun! Ho Gaya Na..., she went on to act in Telugu and Tamil films, apart from Bollywood movies.
18 Jun 2023
NewsBytes Exclusive#NewsBytesExclusive: Controversies help with box office numbers, says 'Adipurush's Dasharath
Actor Krishna Kotian was seen in a small yet important role in the recently released film Adipurush.
18 Jun 2023
Bollywood FilmsSunny Deol's son Karan Deol now married to Drisha Archaya!
Bollywood actor Sunny Deol's son Karan Deol finally tied the knot with his girlfriend, Drisha Acharya, on Sunday in Mumbai.
17 Jun 2023
Box OfficeBox office: Prabhas-Kriti's 'Adipurush' starts strong, rakes in Rs. 95cr
Om Raut's Adipurush created significant buzz prior to its theatrical release on Friday (June 16).
16 Jun 2023
Juhi ChawlaJuhi Chawla trolls news channel over Cyclone Biparjoy's reporting
Recently, a national Hindi news channel's anchor was brutally trolled for her over-dramatized reporting on Cyclone Biparjoy. On Friday, Bollywood actor Juhi Chawla took to social media to share an old video of hers from a film where she's seen carrying out a similar scene.
16 Jun 2023
Bollywood Films'Adipurush': Prabhas's fans beat up a man outside Hyderabad theater
Adipurush is the talk of the town!
16 Jun 2023
Nepal'Adipurush' morning shows canceled in Nepal amid dialogue row
Om Raut's Adipurush is experiencing a record-high buzz. Recently, the film's release in Nepal was stalled due to a dialogue claiming goddess Sita's birthplace as India. Historically, she was born in Janakpur, Nepal.
16 Jun 2023
Mithun ChakrabortyHappy birthday, Mithun Chakraborty: Legendary songs of OG Disco King
Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty turned 73 years old on Friday (June 16). With a career spanning over four decades, Chakraborty has treated us not only with iconic films but also songs.
16 Jun 2023
Nepal'Sita is India's daughter': 'Adipurush' released in Nepal after changes
Adipurush and controversies go hand in hand. The film is in massive buzz and recently, it dabbled with a dispute regarding an international release.
15 Jun 2023
Ajay DevgnJioCinema buys OTT rights for 3 Ajay Devgn films: Report
Whether it's about acting, directing, or producing a film, Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn is one of the busiest stars of Hindi cinema today. He has a slew of films that will be released this year and the next.
15 Jun 2023
Kangana RanautNawazuddin Siddiqui-Avneet Kaur's lip-lock scene leads to a Twitter debate
The trailer of Tiku Weds Sheru was dropped on Wednesday, starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Avneet Kaur. Hours after its release, the trailer sparked an online debate on Twitter over a kissing scene between the leading pair.
15 Jun 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeBuzz: 'Adipurush' to have Rs. 40+ crore opening
Adipurush is on a rage!
15 Jun 2023
Ranbir KapoorHere's why lyricist Sameer Anjaan is miffed with 'Animal' makers
Veteran lyricist Sameer Anjaan isn't happy with Animal makers. Whether it's the poster or the pre-teaser clip, the names of the music composer and the lyricist have been missing. Thus, Anjaan has expressed his displeasure.
15 Jun 2023
Bollywood Films'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' teaser release date out
Karan Johar is all set to make his comeback on celluloid with Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. As fans anticipate witnessing the sizzling chemistry between the Gully Boy couple, Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, reports are rife that the teaser of the upcoming film is slated to release on June 20.
15 Jun 2023
Bollywood FilmsAmitabh Bachchan's 'Section 84' shooting wrapped; Diana Penty shares photos
Ribhu Dasgupta's Section 84 starring Amitabh Bachchan has been in the buzz ever since its announcement as it marks the Shahenshah of Bollywood's return to the courtroom drama genre. The upcoming thriller has wrapped its shooting and the film's co-actor Diana Penty took to Instagram to announce the same.
15 Jun 2023
Bollywood FilmsRaima Sen to feature in Vivek Agnihotri's 'The Vaccine War'
Vivek Agnihotri is one of the most talked-about filmmakers in India, especially after the success of the controversial film The Kashmir Files. As the director is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film, The Vaccine War, he shared the news of Raima Sen joining the cast of the film.
14 Jun 2023
Bollywood FilmsSanjay Leela Bhansali confirms Abhishek Bachchan in Sahir Ludhianvi biopic
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is one of the most renowned auteurs in the world, known for his distinct style of storytelling. The filmmaker is known for tapping the unexplored potential of various actors.
14 Jun 2023
Kangana Ranaut5 things Javed Akhtar said about his meeting with Kangana
Javed Akhtar and Kangana Ranaut have been embroiled in a legal battle since 2020 after the former filed a defamation suit against Ranaut. On Tuesday, Akhtar appeared before the Andheri Metropolitan Magistrate court revealing details about the time when he called Ranaut to his home for "giving advice" on her public spat with Hrithik Roshan.
14 Jun 2023
Sushant Singh RajputSushant Singh Rajput's death anniversary: 5 films he rejected
Three years ago, the passing away of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput shocked the nation, especially the film industry. Rajput died of an alleged suicide on June 14, 2020. An actor par excellence, he gained fame with the sports biopic M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story.
14 Jun 2023
Kirron KherHappy birthday, Kirron Kher: Revisiting her best roles
Veteran actor Kirron Kher has received immense love for all her roles. Despite playing a variety of characters, she is loved as the "Bollywood mother."
13 Jun 2023
WeddingsMeet Drisha Acharya, Karan Deol's fiancée and Bimal Roy's great-granddaughter
Karan Deol, the son of Sunny Deol, is all set to marry his long-time girlfriend, Drisha Acharya.
13 Jun 2023
Tamannaah BhatiaTimes Tamannaah-Vijay were spotted stepping out for their rumored dates
Tamannaah Bhatia put an official stamp on her relationship with Vijay Varma on Monday by calling him her "happy space" and a person she deeply cares about. Even before she confirmed it, fans had already guessed it, thanks to paparazzi who spotted them together on various occasions in Mumbai.
13 Jun 2023
OTT releasesDubious future: Varun-Janhvi's 'Bawaal' now reportedly eyeing OTT release
Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor starrer Bawaal has been on the radar for some time. Ever since its announcement, the buzz has been high but the release date was postponed due to technical issues.
12 Jun 2023
Hollywood#NewsBytesExplainer: Understanding the meaning and importance of casting coups
For a film to work well, it's pivotal for numerous factors to work with each other exceptionally well, such as the story, music, editing, screenplay, and naturally, the most important: the film's casting.
12 Jun 2023
Bollywood FilmsAhaan Panday joins YRF Talent; is grooming under Aditya Chopra
Yash Raj Films honcho Aditya Chopra is known for launching great talents. The producer-director has an eye for talented youngsters and has introduced the likes of Anushka Sharma and Ranveer Singh.
12 Jun 2023
Bollywood FilmsTara Singh is back! Sunny Deol's 'Gadar 2' teaser released
The long-awaited teaser of Gadar 2 is here!
12 Jun 2023
OTT releasesZoya Akhtar-Reema Kagti drop new poster for 'The Archies'
Zoya Akhtar is one of the most adept filmmakers of our times. With every directorial venture, she has broken ground and given us gem after gem.
10 Jun 2023
Kangana RanautTimes Kangana Ranaut took a dig at Ranbir Kapoor
Kangana Ranaut is known for her sharp tongue when it comes to expressing her opinions.
10 Jun 2023
Vivek AgnihotriVivek Agnihotri's 'The Vaccine War': Filming for last leg begins
The Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri is gearing up for the release of his next film, titled The Vaccine War.
10 Jun 2023
The Kerala Story'The Kerala Story' director Sudipto to make film on Maoists
Filmmaker Sudipto Sen rose to fame after the success of The Kerala Story.
10 Jun 2023
Box OfficeBox office: 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke' steady week after release
Laxman Utekar's latest offering Zara Hatke Zara Bachke has managed to maintain a decent pace at the box office.
10 Jun 2023
Mika SinghHappy birthday, Mika Singh: Peppy numbers for your dance playlist
With his debut song Saawan Mein Lag Gayi Aag in 1998, Mika Singh became an overnight music sensation.
10 Jun 2023
OTT releasesHarman Baweja-Bobby Deol: Actors who had second innings with OTT
The advent of OTT hasn't been a boon only for the filmmakers and the audience, but also for actors. When OTT's popularity was on the rise, many stars took a shift and tried their hands at it. The result? Only success and stardom.
09 Jun 2023
PathaanSRK 'Pathaan's Russia release date revealed
Shah Rukh Khan and Pathaan are on a roll!
09 Jun 2023
Bollywood Films'Gadar' to 'Pathaan': Bollywood movies that ran special ticket offers
When it comes to promoting a film, moviemakers go to every possible extent to spread the word. From fan events to meet-and-greets, they try every trick in the hat to promote their movie.
09 Jun 2023
Sunny LeoneSunny Leone speaks about dropping 'adult entertainment industry actor' tag
Sunny Leone has been in the Indian film industry for more than a decade. The actor is currently basking in the glory of her recent success with Anurag Kashyap's Kennedy. Leone has been type-casted in Bollywood and the Kashyap directorial which received a seven-minute-long standing ovation at Cannes, reinvents the actor.
09 Jun 2023
Shahid KapoorVivek Agnihotri questions why Shahid's 'Bloody Daddy' is streaming free
While viewers are pleased they won't have to burn a hole through their pockets to watch Shahid Kapoor in action in Bloody Daddy, The Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri has raised questions over the film's free OTT release.
09 Jun 2023
Bollywood Films#TheVaccineWar postponed? Was avoiding 'Animal,' 'OMG 2' clashes the reason
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri is one of the most in-buzz directors in India. After the unprecedented success of The Kashmir Files, Agnihotri regularly makes headlines for his fiery opinions.
09 Jun 2023
Zomato'Kachra' ad: Aditya Lakhia says Zomato's 'positive campaign' backfired
Two decades ago, Aditya Lakhia received praise for playing Kachra in Ashutosh Gowarikar's 2001 film Lagaan. He reprised the character for Zomato's controversial Kachra advertisement which was released on World Environment Day. But instead of praise, he received criticism.
09 Jun 2023
Bollywood FilmsAkshay Kumar's 'OMG 2' release date out; box-office clash expected
OMG: Oh My God 2 has been in the buzz for the longest time. The first installment of the series was released way back in 2012 and became a cult film over the years. Fans have been eagerly looking forward to the sequel.
09 Jun 2023
Sonam Kapoor-Anand AhujaHappy birthday, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja: Her sassiest moments
Sonam Kapoor Ahuja has rightly earned the title of Bollywood's fashionista over the years. Other than her acting and great sense of style, she is also quite known for suffering from foot-in-the-mouth disease, landing herself in trouble over her controversial statements.