The two major films of the week, Daayra and Vibe, were released today, September 18. Though the two belong to completely different genres, they have one interesting thing in common – the makers have thanked some well-known personalities in their opening credits.In Daayra, it is Karan Johar who has been mentioned under ‘Special Thanks’. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Karan Johar held the rights to the title of Daayra. When Meghna Gulzar requested him for the title rights, Karan was more than happy to part with it. He appreciates Meghna and her filmmaking; both even collaborated for Alia Bhatt-starrer Raazi…
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Alia Bhatt extended birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday as he turned 76. Along with her message, the actor announced that she and her husband, actor Ranbir Kapoor, would support the #SevaSankalpAbhiyaan by pledging to refurbish 20 schools in Mumbai.Sharing a post on social media, Alia wished PM Modi and spoke about the initiative’s focus on collective action and giving back to society. She also revealed that the schools would be refurbished in accordance with recommendations from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).”Happy Birthday to our Hon’ble Prime Minister @narendramodi ji! Wishing you a healthy and fulfilling year…
Richa Chadha is venturing into non-fiction with Musafiri, an eight-episode series that takes her through Mumbai’s people, places, histories, and lesser-known stories. The actor is hosting, writing and producing the series, which marks her first non-fiction project and her debut on YouTube.The trailer for Musafiri was unveiled ahead of its premiere on Phull Stop, the YouTube channel launched by Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal. The first episode will be released on September 25, with a new episode dropping every Friday.Richa Chadha explores Mumbai through MusafiriThe first season of Musafiri is focused entirely on Mumbai, a city that has been closely…
Netflix has unveiled the first look of its upcoming family drama series Unaccustomed Earth, starring Freida Pinto and Siddharth in the lead roles. The series is inspired by Jhumpa Lahiri’s acclaimed short story collection of the same name and is set to premiere on December 17, 2026.Adapted by Madhuri Shekar, who also serves as the showrunner and writer, Unaccustomed Earth follows an Indian American community as its members navigate relationships, family expectations, loss and questions of belonging across generations.Freida Pinto plays Parul ChaudhuryFreida Pinto plays Parul Chaudhury, a wife and mother whose life takes an unexpected turn after she is…
Akshay Kumar and Vipul Amrutlal Shah’s Samuk is continuing to build an eclectic ensemble, and we hear acclaimed actor-filmmaker Rajat Kapoor is the latest name to come on board the sci-fi action thriller.According to sources, Kapoor is said to be playing a pivotal part in the Kanishk Varma directorial, which is being produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah under Sunshine Pictures and co-produced by Aashin A Shah. The film, currently being shot in the UK, is being mounted as a large-scale theatrical spectacle combining science fiction, action and survival elements.Kapoor is known for bringing a certain assured nuance and intelligence to…
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