Television actress Niti Taylor has opened up about a disturbing experience from the early years of her acting career, recalling an alleged casting couch incident involving the director of her debut Telugu film. In a candid conversation with Hauterfly, the actress revealed that the filmmaker approached her for another project after they had completed their first film together, but the conversation took an unexpected and deeply uncomfortable turn.Recounting the incident, Niti said the director allegedly made an inappropriate demand in exchange for offering her another role. Describing how she reacted to the proposition, the actress said, “The director who did…
Author: admin_fijitimes
Bengaluru is set to host the international trailer launch of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana today, October 15, with Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Rocking Star Yash, Ravi Dubey, composer A.R. Rahman and director Nitesh Tiwari expected to attend the event along with other members of the cast and crew.The event, hosted by Prime Focus Studios and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, comes as Sony Pictures begins its international campaign for the two-part epic ahead of its worldwide theatrical release. The international trailer will be unveiled in the presence of the film’s leading cast and creative team. Ramayana international trailer to be unveiled in…
Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela’s upcoming romantic musical, directed by Anurag Basu, has locked April 30, 2027 as its theatrical release date. The untitled film is produced by T-Series’ Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar, with music composed by Pritam.The project marks Kartik and Sreeleela’s first on-screen collaboration and is also Sreeleela’s Bollywood debut. The actress, who has primarily worked in South Indian cinema, gained wider attention in Hindi-speaking markets following her appearance in the song ‘Kissik’ from Pushpa 2. Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela headline an intense romantic musical The film is described as an original love story with music playing a central…
Acclaimed actor Kirti Kulhari is all set for a career milestone as she takes her maiden feature production, Kinaare, to the upcoming edition of the Dharamshala International Film Festival (DIFF).Written and directed by the Qadri brothers (Akbar & Azam Qadri), Kinaare will premiere at DIFF and it marks a deeply personal chapter for Kulhari as she steps into the role of a producer. She has backed the feature under her banner Kintsukuroi Films along with co-producers Abhishek Koka and Maansi Guptey.Led by an ensemble principal cast featuring Kulhari alongside Rajeev Siddhartha, Alka Amin, and Ravi Taneja, the film promises an…
The Supreme Court on Thursday referred Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav’s long-running cheque bounce dispute with Murli Projects Private Limited to mediation after he deposited Rs 2 crores with the Court as part payment of the outstanding dues. The Bench asked both parties to explore an amicable settlement for the remaining amount.A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi noted that Yadav had earlier proposed selling his ancestral property to arrange the balance payment. The Court, however, said the parties should attempt to resolve the dispute through mediation before proceeding further with the matter.The actor and…
Marzi by Primus, a lifestyle and community platform for adults aged 50 and above, has announced actor, entrepreneur and fitness enthusiast Suniel Shetty as its brand ambassador, reinforcing its mission to transform how India experiences life beyond 50. Built around the belief that growing older should mean more freedom, discovery and fulfilment, Marzi encourages people to pursue their passions, make new friends, travel, stay active and enjoy life on their own terms.Through its platform, Marzi brings together like-minded individuals through curated meet-ups, interest-based communities, social events, fitness activities and learning experiences. Marzi Travel extends this philosophy beyond everyday experiences, offering…
For Raghav Juyal, life has come full circle as he begins shooting for Remo D’Souza’s Any Body Can Dream, stepping into the lead role in a franchise he has been associated with since earlier in his career. The film marks an important moment for the actor, who revealed that he had envisioned this opportunity 12–13 years ago.Raghav was previously part of the ensemble cast of ABCD 2, which featured Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor. Having once been a member of the film’s cast, he is now returning to Remo D’Souza’s dance universe as the lead actor of Any Body Can…
Actor and entrepreneur Kunal Kapoor has designed a collection of six bomber jackets inspired by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The actor unveiled the designs on X and invited people to vote for their favourites, with the top three set to go into production.Explaining the idea behind the initiative, Kunal said he wanted institutions such as ISRO to become part of popular culture rather than remain limited to academic discussions and news about scientific achievements.Sharing the designs on X, he wrote, “Man, we have incredible institutions. And i’ve always felt they should be part of our pop culture, not…
Yami Gautam Dhar, who was recently in the news for winning the National Award for Article 370 (2024), will be seen on the big screen in Nayyi Navelli. It releases tomorrow, Friday, October 16, and has caught attention thanks to the horror comedy genre, entertaining trailer and casting of Yami. Earlier this week, the makers completed the censor process and in this article, Bollywood Hungama will exclusively focus on the same.The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) passed Nayyi Navelli with a U/A 16+ certificate. However, they asked for a few minor changes. The Examining Committee (EC) of the CBFC…
The inaugural Indian Film Festival of Perth (IFFP) will be held from January 22 to 24, 2027, with actor Vidya Balan announced as the Chief Guest. She will officially open the first edition of the festival, which aims to introduce audiences in Western Australia to the diversity of Indian cinema.The festival marks a new addition to the celebration of Indian films in Australia. It is being organised by the team behind the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) and the Indian Film Festival of Sydney (IFFS). With established platforms in Melbourne and Sydney, the Perth edition aims to expand the…