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Revisiting the box office of Ayushmann Khurrana’s sleeper hit Shubh Mangal Savdhaan! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

The Ayushmann Khurrana starrer Shubh Mangal Saavdhan completes 7 clocks in 7 years today (September 1). The movie, which was helmed by R S Prasanna and also starred Bhumi Pednekar in the lead role, was released in 2017. As the film achieves this milestone today, let us revisit its success story with the subject being ahead of its time and still connecting with the audience.

Talking about the same, Shubh Mangal Saavdhan was made with a budget of 17 crores and dealt with the main protagonist (Ayushmann Khurrana) battling erectile dysfunction, which affects his relationship with his fiance (Bhumi Pednekar). Even though the film witnessed a clash with the Ajay Devgn starrer Baadshaho, it managed to hold steady ground. It opened to 2.71 crore on its first day.

Through positive word of mouth, Shubh Mangal Saavdhan picked up pace and...

Bollywood’s Bravehearts: Actresses Who Turned Their Cancer Battles Onto Inspiring Journeys. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Bollywood, with its glitz and glamour, often presents an image of invincibility. However, life behind the scenes is as real and challenging as it gets. Over the years, several Bollywood actresses have shown immense strength and resilience in the face of cancer, a battle that is as personal as it is public. From the golden heart of Sonali Bendre to the determined spirit of Hina Khan, these actresses have not only fought the disease but have also inspired millions with their journeys. Let’s take a closer look at these brave women who have turned their battles into a beacon of hope.

1. Sonali Bendre: The Sunshine Girl

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Best Courtroom Dramas To Watch If You liked Maharaj on Netflix. (Photo Credit – Youtube)

While the debutant Junaid Khan takes on the role of Karsandas Mulji, a courageous journalist, in Maharaj, the seasoned actor Jaideep Ahlawat brings the character of Jadunath Maharaj, a.k.a. JJ, to life. Karsandas, an advocate for women’s rights, locks horns with religious leader JJ, who exploits women in the name of worship. The Netflix film, based on the famous 1862 Maharaj libel case, has received much praise from the audience.

Junaid Khan’s film also landed in controversy when several Hindu religious bodies opposed its release. However, Maharaj saw the light of the day on June 21. If you liked the high-voltage courtroom drama on Netflix, here are 10 thematically similar dramas to add to your watchlist.

Trending Tahira Kashyap Khurrana’s Sharmajee Ki Beti: Cast, Plot, All Other Details You Need To Know What...

Being a woman feels really tough sometimes. From the moment we transition from being a girl to becoming a woman, we face numerous struggles. We start by discovering who we are, our preferences, and what we truly want in life. But even when we figure that out, we’re bombarded with expectations from society and even our own families. These expectations can feel overwhelming, and often, we’re forced to conform to them rather than being our authentic selves. When we don’t fit the traditional mold of what a “good woman” should be, we face shame and embarrassment. It feels like an endless battle that we can never win. The movie Sharma Ji Ki Beti by Tahira Kashyap captures these struggles beautifully. It tells the stories of Swati, Jyoti, Kiran, Gurveen, and Tanvi, who share the same last name, Sharma, but face different challenges in their lives. Through their journeys,...

Bad Newz Trailer Review: Vicky Kaushal & Ammy Virk’s Frenemy Duo Only Gives Good News In This Quirky & Offbeat Comedy’s First Glimpse ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Vicky Kaushal Channels his inner ‘Biba’ Munda, and Ammy Virk hits a sixer. And Tripti Dimri holds on to her ‘national crush’ trophy; these are the takeaways from the first official trailer of Bad Newz. Dharma Productions & Leo Media Collectives’s addition to the Good Newz theme might have hit the jackpot with this new trio. Bad Newz, directed by Anand Tiwari, is based on a rare actual event that gets increasingly bizarre when you read about it. Anand Tiwari is straddling genres and jumping into this feel-good comedy that brings out the best in its star cast. The official trailer dropped today, and here’s what we thought of it.

Bad Newz, a rare comedy inspired by actual events, explores the comedic side of a rare pregnancy phenomenon,...

Tahira Kashyap Khurrana’s Sharmajee Ki Beti: Cast, Plot, All Other Details You Need To Know ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Tahira Kashyap Khurrana worked in a variety of fields before embarking on her career as a writer and director. Before moving into corporate environments, she spent ten years in theater, where she was the programming director for Big FM. She also offered lectures at several institutes in Mumbai. Her 2017 feature debut, Toffee, earned positive reviews and was screened at several film festivals.

Later, she directed two pieces for anthologies, Feels Like Ishq (2021) and Zindagi InShort: Pinni (2020). Tahira has now made her feature film debut with Sharmajee Ki Beti. It centers on the lives of five women in a big city. The movie promises an emotional story based on real-life events.

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Sharmajee Ki Beti follows the lives of five Sharma women. Best friends Swati...

Director Tahira Kashyap’s debut feature film, “Sharmajee Ki Beti,” stands as a tribute to the multifaceted nature of women, drawing inspiration from her own experiences and observations.

Tahira Kashyap: A Journey of Storytelling

Tahira Kashyap, renowned for her literary works like “The 12 Commandments of Being A Woman” and “The 7 Sins of Being A Mother,” transitions seamlessly into filmmaking with her acclaimed short film “Toffee.”

Exploring Women’s Lives: “Sharmajee Ki Beti”

Kashyap’s “Sharmajee Ki Beti” intricately weaves together the tales of three middle-class women & two teenage girls, all bearing the surname Sharma. The narrative delves into their ambitions and struggles, offering a fresh perspective on everyday heroines.

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A Vision for Change

With an ensemble cast featuring Sakshi Tanwar, Divya Dutta, Saiyami Kher, Vanshika Taparia, and Arista Mehta, Kashyap aims to challenge stereotypes and redefine women’s roles in cinema.

Sharmajee Ki Beti Trailer Out (Photo Credit –YouTube)

Sharmajee Ki Beti is the latest offering that will be served hot from Tahira Kashyap Khurrana‘s oven, freshly baked from June 28 onwards, on Amazon Prime Video. The trailer of the film has been dropped, and while this might be considered as her full-fledged debut, she has already impressed with one of her stories in Feels Like Ishq that streamed on Netflix.

Now, she is back with a stellar cast featuring Divya Dutta, Sakshi Tanwar, and Saiyami Kher, three versions of Sharma women who try to juggle through their daily lives and struggle only because of their gender.

There is Sakshi Tanwar’s Jyoti, a working mother seeking and probably failing the work-life balance. Divya Dutta‘s Kiran searches for her identity in a foreign land with an ignorant husband while she uproots herself from Patiala to settle in a big city.

Prime Video is expanding its library of India-produced movies with the addition of the slice-of-life comedy film “Sharmajee Ki Beti.” This film is written and directed by Tahira Kashyap Khurrana and promises to take viewers on a rollercoaster ride of aspirations, dreams, and coming-of-age moments. It revolves around the lives of three women and two teenage girls, all sharing the common surname ‘Sharma.’

The story intricately weaves together the lives of Jyoti, Kiran, and Tanvi, navigating through urban loneliness, societal pressures, and gender expectations. Alongside them, teenagers Swati and Gurveen experience the challenges of puberty and maternal neglect, adding depth to the narrative. Overall, the film promises to be a humorous and heart-warming tale of resilience, aspirations, and growth.

The star-studded cast includes Sakshi Tanwar, Divya Dutta, Saiyami Kher, Vanshika Taparia, Arista Mehta, Sharib Hashmi, and Parvin Dabas.

“Sharmajee Ki Beti” is set to stream on Prime Video starting from...

Jitendra Kumar In Kota Factory Season 3 (Trailer Still). (Photo Credit – Youtube)

We are just a few days away from the release of Kota Factory Season 3. The educational drama series stars Jitendra Kumar, Mayur More, Ranjan Raj, Alam Khan, Ahsaas Channa, Revathi Pillai and Rajesh Kumar. Tillotama Shome joins the cast as a new teacher in the third season. The trailer dropped a week ago and received an amazing response.

From YouTube to Netflix, it has been a fantastic journey for the Kota Factory cast. The first two seasons received incredible views. Jitendra Kumar, who plays Jeetu Bhaiya, a guide, teacher, and trusted friend of these students in Kota, is one of viewers’ favourite characters. Koimoi spoke to Jitendra about how intense the new season looks.

Trending Sharmajee Ki Beti Release Date Out: When & Where To Watch Tahira Kashyap Khurrana’s Coming Of Age Movie! The Great Indian Kapil Show Season...

Prime Video, India’s premier entertainment platform, has announced the exclusive global premiere date for the much-anticipated slice-of-life comedy film “Sharmajee Ki Beti”. The film is set to captivate audiences worldwide on 28 June.

Sharmajee Ki Beti: Stellar Cast and Creative Team

Presented by Applause Entertainment and produced by Ellipsis Entertainment, “Sharmajee Ki Beti” is written & directed by Tahira Kashyap Khurrana. The film features a stellar cast including Sakshi Tanwar, Divya Dutta, and Saiyami Kher in the lead roles, along with Vanshika Taparia, Arista Mehta, Sharib Hashmi, and Parvin Dabas.

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A Heartwarming and Relatable Story

Manish Menghani, Director of Content Licensing at Prime Video India, praised the film, stating, “‘Sharmajee Ki Beti’ is a heartwarming and relatable story that follows the interconnected lives of three adult women, wonderfully played by Sakshi Tanwar, Divya Dutta, & Saiyami Kher.

It depicts their struggles,...

The vibrant city of Mumbai witnessed an unforgettable night on April 13 as Punjabi sensation Diljit Dosanjh took center stage, mesmerizing fans and Bollywood stars alike with his electrifying performance. The iconic event, attended by a galaxy of celebrities, including Kriti Sanon, Tamannaah Bhatia, Varun Dhawan, and many others, marked a celebration of music and entertainment.

Ayushmann and Aparshakti Khurrana Add Glitter to Diljit Dosanjh’s Mumbai Event

Among the glittering attendees were Ayushmann Khurrana and his wife Tahira Kashyap, along with Ayushmann’s brother Aparshakti Khurana, and his wife Akriti Khurana. The Khurrana family, known for their close-knit bond, added a touch of familial warmth to the star-studded affair.

Diljit Dosanjh’s magnetic stage presence and soulful renditions enthralled the audience, creating an atmosphere pulsating with energy and euphoria. From foot-tapping numbers to soul-stirring melodies, the concert offered a diverse musical journey, leaving the crowd yearning for more.

The evening...

Steffi Niederzoll’s Berlin, Cph: Dox and El Gouna-winning documentary “Seven Winters in Tehran” added another award to its collection with the best international film honor at India’s inaugural Cinevesture International Festival (Ciff).

Anmol Sidhu’s Asia Pacific Screen Awards nominee “Jaggi” won best Indian film and Elham Ehsas’ BAFTA and Clermont-Ferrand nominee “Yellow” was named as best short.

The festival took place March 27-31 in Chandigarh, northern India. A three-day phone filmmaking workshop hosted by Chitkara International School and produced by Cinevesture saw students from five schools participating with Ritisha Sinha’s film “Unveiled” from Mount Carmel School winning an award.

Former Cannes film market director Jerome Paillard, Indian actor and producer Rana Daggubati (“Baahubali”) and Nicole Guillemet, who was co-director of the Sundance Film Festival, and Indian filmmaker Ajitpal Singh (Sundance title “Fire in the Mountains”) are on the festival advisory board.

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Writer and director Tahira Kashyap calls herself a “festival kid”, saying she gets acknowledged for her work only at film festivals. Talking at the Cinevesture International Film Festival 2024 (Ciff), Kashyap elaborated on the importance that film festivals hold in her life.

Kashyap, who made her directorial debut in 2017 with the short film ‘Toffee’, said: “I am a festival kid only. I got my acknowledgement through film festivals only. When I made my first short film ‘Toffee’ it was selected at many film festivals, and that was a very gratifying experience for a first-time director. I love short films and film festivals.”

Continuing on the subject, Kashyap said: “I also love feature films being showcased at the festivals. Recently my feature film ‘Sharmajee Ki Beti’ was featured at the prestigious Mami Film Festival. And once you are a part of such festivals, you are also exposed to other filmmakers and other sessions.

Actors Boman Irani, Rasika Dugal and Rajshri Deshpande have kicked off the Cinevesture International Film Festival 2024 (Ciff), with the screening of the Cannes award-winning French film, ‘The Taste of Things,’ starring Juliette Binoche. The festival which will run from March 27th to 31st, will showcase a diverse selection of films for audiences to enjoy.

Speaking about the festival, Boman said: “It’s a happy occasion, a celebration. It’s important for generations to come. You may wonder what I am doing here. I am making a debut. I debut everything very late in life. I became an actor at the age of 44. I made my first film at the age of 64.”

“And here I am a guest of honour. And one must enjoy like a little child, because the little child in me loves what happens behind me. It doesn’t matter when you start, as long as the start is beautiful,...

Festival, Market

The first edition of India’s Cinevesture International Film Festival and market will feature a range of masterclasses and panels headlined by a range of luminaries including filmmakers Shekhar Kapur (“What’s Love Got to Do with It?”) and Karan Johar (“Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani”).

The lineup also includes actors Jaideep Ahlawat (“Paatal Lok”), Roshan Mathew (“Paradise”), Suvinder Vicky (“Kohrra”), Rajshri Deshpande (“Trial by Fire”), Boman Irani (“Dunki”), Rasika Dugal (“Mirzapur”), Abhay Deol (“Trial by Fire”), actor-producers Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal (“Girls Will be Girls”), filmmakers Tahira Kashyap (“Sharmajee Ki Beti”), Sudhir Mishra (“Tanaav”), Ajitpal Singh (“Tabbar”), Anurag Singh (“Kesri”) and Saugata Mukherjee, head of content at streamer SonyLiv.

As previously announced, the India premieres of France’s “The Taste of Things” and Korea’s “Exhuma” will open and close the festival. Former Cannes film market director Jerome Paillard, Indian actor and producer Rana Daggubati and...

The first edition of the Cinevesture International Film Festival (Ciff) to be held in Chandigarh from March 27 to 31 will boast of a host of masterclasses and panel discussions, including one with filmmaker Karan Johar, which film critic Namrata Joshi will moderate.

The 20 masterclasses and panel discussions to be held at Taj Chandigarh will feature Shekhar Kapur, Jaideep Ahlawat, Tahira Kashyap, Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal, Roshan Mathew, Abhay Deol, Sudhir Mishra, ‘Kohrra’ star Suvinder Vicky, Boman Irani, Rasika Dugal, Rajshri Deshpande, Ajitpal Singh, Anurag Singh, Sudhir Mishra and Saugata Mukherjee, Head of Content, SonyLiv, Sony Pictures Network India, etc.

The opening film of the festival is the Cannes award-winning French film ‘The Taste of Things’ starring Juliette Binoche while the closing one is South Korea’s highest-grossing film of 2024 till date — the horror-mystery-thriller ‘Exhuma’ (‘Pamyo’), which premiered at the 2024 Berlinale.

The festival advisory board includes Rana Daggubati, former Head of Cannes Film Market Jerome Paillard,...

India premieres of France’s “The Taste of Things” and Korea’s “Exhuma” will open and close respectively the first edition of India’s Cinevesture International Film Festival.

Tran Anh Hung won best director at Cannes 2023 for “The Taste of Things,” which was subsequently submitted as France’s official entry to the Oscars’ international feature category. Jang Jae-hyun’s “Exhuma” is Korea’s biggest box office hit of 2024.

International highlights of the program include Jonathan Glazer’s Oscar-winning “The Zone of Interest,” Kore-eda Hirokazu’s “Monster,” Darren Aronivsky’s “The Whale,” starring Brendan Fraser, Steffi Niederzoll’s Berlinale winner “Seven Winters in Tehran,” Anthony Chen’s Singapore Oscar entry “Breaking Ice” and Prasanna Vithanage’s Busan-winning “Paradise.”

Indian films include Jayant Digambar Somalkar’s Toronto winner “Sthal,” Karan Tejpal’s Venice title “Stolen,” Rima Das’ Toronto title “Tora’s Husband,” Gurvinder Singh’s Rotterdam film “Adh Chanani Raat,” Lijo Jose Pellissery...

Actress Ananya Pandey graced the star-studded wedding ceremony of Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani in Goa on Wednesday. The event witnessed the presence of Bollywood’s elite, including Bhumi Pednekar, Shahid Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur, Esha Deol, Ayushmann Khurrana, Tahira Kashyap, and many others, adding glitz and glamour to the occasion.

A Fashion Icon’s Presence

Known for her impeccable style, Ananya Pandey stole the spotlight with her glamorous wedding ensemble, continuing to set fashion benchmarks with her Gen Z-approved looks. Draped in a resplendent golden saree, she exuded elegance and sophistication, resembling an ethereal princess amidst the festivities.

Swoon-worthy Glamour

Ananya’s radiant beauty and impeccable fashion sense left fans mesmerized as she effortlessly captivated attention with her chic vibes and glamorous appearance. Her ethereal presence at the wedding left onlookers in awe, unable to divert their gaze from her mesmerizing aura.

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Singham Again: Arjun Kapoor is the villain ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Over the past few weeks, the Singham Again team has been sharing interesting updates about the film. From individual posters to the one featuring the main cops, Rohit Shetty makes sure the excitement for his cop universe keeps growing. Today, the makers dropped a new still, but not featuring any police. The new still features Arjun Kapoor, who plays the movie’s villain.

We all know Arjun Kapoor is the main villain of Singham Again. Ever since he was cast, fans of the franchise have been waiting to see how Shetty will treat him in the film. If you aren’t aware, the film will have four main cops – Ajay Devgn as Bajirao Singham, Akshay Kumar as Sooryavanshi, Ranveer Singh as Simmba and Deepika Padukone as Shakti Shetty aka Lady Singham. The last 30 minutes of Sooryavashi movie were quite entertaining because of Ajay,...

Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who was last seen in the theatrical film ‘Dream Girl 2’, lauded his wife Tahira Kashyap on Sunday on the occasion of World Cancer Day. Tahira has successfully battled breast cancer and has been very open about her fight with the disease.

In 2019, Tahira bravely faced a diagnosis of “stage 0” breast cancer, undergoing a mastectomy procedure and triumphing over the disease.

The ‘Vicky Donor’ actor took to his Instagram on Sunday, and shared an array of pictures featuring his wife commending his wife’s battle and shared how the two fell in love. The first shows the actor and his wife posing for a mirror selfie. The second picture has Tahira with her back facing the camera. The scar from her medical procedure can be seen on her back. The other pictures in the carousel show her all charged up having defeated the disease.

The actor...

Top Indian celebrity management firms Matrix Iec and Bling Entertainment are merging, bringing their roster of A-list talents under one roof.

Matrix was founded by Reshma Shetty and Vivek Kamath. It represents popular actors including Abhishek Bachchan, Alia Bhatt, Dulquer Salmaan, Farhan Akhtar, Katrina Kaif, Madhuri Dixit Nene, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Ram Charan, Shahid Kapoor, Varun Dhawan and Vicky Kaushal among others. The company also represents A-list directors Rohit Shetty and Zoya Akhtar.

And in a recent venture into sports, the company has signed up Indian cricketer K.L. Rahul, who has captained the national team.

The roster of talent formerly represented by Bling including Vidya Balan, Radhika Madan, Twinkle Khanna, Dimple Kapadia, Konkona Sen Sharma as well as directors Sandeep Modi, Tahira Kashyap and Vasan Bala, will now be represented by Matrix.

Matrix manages film, TV, streaming, endorsements, events, social and digital portfolios for their talent. The company also partnerships...

Dancer and actress Mukti Mohan has tied the knot with actor Kunal Thakur. Sharing some glimpses of her wedding, Mukti said she finds her “divine connection” with Kunal. Kunal was recently seen in Ranbir Kapoor-starrer ‘Animal’.

He played the role of Geetanjali’s (Rashmika Mandanna) former fiance.

Taking to Instagram, Mukti, who is the sister of Shakti and Neeti Mohan, shared a string of photos, wherein she looks beautiful in a pastel pink lehenga.

She opted for red choora set, green jewellery and minimal makeup.

Kunal wore an ivory coloured, heavy embroidered sherwani. The happy pictures from the wedding feature sisters Neeti and Shakti along with Mukti, and some other candid photos of their families and loved ones.

She captioned the post as: “In you, I find my divine connection; with you, my union is destined. Grateful for the blessings bestowed by God, family and friends. Our families are...

Dancer and actress Mukti Mohan has tied the knot with actor Kunal Thakur. Sharing some glimpses of her wedding, Mukti said she finds her “divine connection” with Kunal. Kunal was recently seen in Ranbir Kapoor-starrer ‘Animal’.

He played the role of Geetanjali’s (Rashmika Mandanna) former fiance.

Taking to Instagram, Mukti, who is the sister of Shakti and Neeti Mohan, shared a string of photos, wherein she looks beautiful in a pastel pink lehenga.

She opted for red choora set, green jewellery and minimal makeup.

Kunal wore an ivory coloured, heavy embroidered sherwani. The happy pictures from the wedding feature sisters Neeti and Shakti along with Mukti, and some other candid photos of their families and loved ones.

She captioned the post as: “In you, I find my divine connection; with you, my union is destined. Grateful for the blessings bestowed by God, family and friends. Our families are...

Film director, writer and producer Tahira Kashyap Khurrana is super elated as her first feature film ‘Sharmajee Ki Beti’ premiered at the Mami Mumbai Film Festival. She revealed that it is a comedy film with a quirky touch to it.

For Tahira, whose short film as a director, ‘Toffee’, had earlier garnered accolades from the audience,’Sharmajee Ki Beti’ marks her debut as a feature film maker.

Tahira was seen attending the festival along with her husband Ayushmann Khurrana and she spoke about the film.

Tahira said, “I am very excited for this film. It has taken me a long time to reach here. I am also nervousbecause it is for the first time I am going to see my film on the big screen.”

Talking about the story, she said, “I always had the story in my mind. When we had the right cast we went for it. It...

Film director, writer and producer Tahira Kashyap Khurrana is super elated as her first feature film ‘Sharmajee Ki Beti’ premiered at the Mami Mumbai Film Festival. She revealed that it is a comedy film with a quirky touch to it.

For Tahira, whose short film as a director, ‘Toffee’, had earlier garnered accolades from the audience,’Sharmajee Ki Beti’ marks her debut as a feature film maker.

Tahira was seen attending the festival along with her husband Ayushmann Khurrana and she spoke about the film.

Tahira said, “I am very excited for this film. It has taken me a long time to reach here. I am also nervousbecause it is for the first time I am going to see my film on the big screen.”

Talking about the story, she said, “I always had the story in my mind. When we had the right cast we went for it. It...

The festival has dropped its international competition in favour of a South Asia focus.

The Jio Mami Mumbai Film Festival has unveiled a South Asia-focused revamp for its first in-person event since 2019, set to run October 27 to November 5.

The festival has dropped its international and India Gold competitions and will launch its first South Asia competitive section as part of a new approach to become a hub for cinema and talent from the region and diaspora.

The 14 films in the South Asia Competition are from first and second-time filmmakers from India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal as well as diaspora filmmakers from the UK and Germany,...

Mumbai Film Festival has announced a packed line-up of 250 films, including the 14 titles selected for its inaugural South Asia Competition, part of an expansion of the festival’s vision to become a hub for works from South Asia and South Asian diaspora talent.

Returning as an in-person event with backing from Reliance Jio, the festival will be based at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (Nmacc) with screenings taking place across eight venues and 20 screens in Mumbai. The 10-day festival, organized by Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (Mami), will open with a glamorous red carpet event at Nmacc on October 27 and run until November 5, with the awards ceremony being held on November 3.

The South Asia Competition includes films from debut and second-time filmmakers from across India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal, as well as diaspora filmmakers from the UK and Germany. Selected titles include Kanu Behl’s Agra, an India-France co-production that premiered at Cannes,...

The fear and stigma attached to cancer is intense, leaving the person suffering and their families feeling helpless and in despair. It requires individuals to summon their inner strength and determination, facing not only physical battles but also emotional and mental hurdles. Within a society where women are told to shun conversations around breasts, embarrassment and silence often cloaks breast cancer.

However, certain women have emerged as pillars of strength and behind the glamour and triumphs, these women have endured one of life’s most formidable challenges – the battle against breast cancer.

Echoing their stories, Vandana Wagle (played by Pariva Pranati) from Sony Sab’s show ‘Wagle Ki Duniya’ is addressing similar issues and encouraging viewers to shed embarrassment associated with breast cancer. This show, like the stories we are about to delve into, inspires society to cast aside fear & shame and foster open dialogue around breast cancer.

Here’s...

The fear and stigma attached to cancer is intense, leaving the person suffering and their families feeling helpless and in despair. It requires individuals to summon their inner strength and determination, facing not only physical battles but also emotional and mental hurdles. Within a society where women are told to shun conversations around breasts, embarrassment and silence often cloaks breast cancer.

However, certain women have emerged as pillars of strength and behind the glamour and triumphs, these women have endured one of life’s most formidable challenges – the battle against breast cancer.

Echoing their stories, Vandana Wagle (played by Pariva Pranati) from Sony Sab’s show ‘Wagle Ki Duniya’ is addressing similar issues and encouraging viewers to shed embarrassment associated with breast cancer. This show, like the stories we are about to delve into, inspires society to cast aside fear & shame and foster open dialogue around breast cancer.

Here’s...

The ‘Antim: The Final Truth’ actor Aayush Sharma recently hosted an Eid party along with his wife Arpita Khan. And the entire Bollywood swarmed to attend the event. The star-studded event was attended by Aayush’s brother-in-law and Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, the ‘Phone Bhoot’ actress Katrina Kaif, ‘Bheed’ actress Dia Mirza, actress Neha Sharma, Aisha Sharma, former Indian cricket skipper M S Dhoni’s wife Sakshi Dhoni, actress Kriti Kharbanda, ‘Shehzada’ actor Kartik Aaryan.

Salman Khan chose a minimalistic look as he looked dapper in a sleek black shirt paired with blue jeans. He rounded off his look with a statement bracelet.

‘Dangal’ superstar Aamir Khan, who earlier posed with Salman ahead of Eid, yet again appeared in a simple avatar. He was seen wearing a red coloured kurta. He rounded off his look with a thick moustache, light stubble and a pair of spectacles.

Actor Suniel Shetty,...

On February 7th Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani married in a beautiful ceremony at Jaisalmer’s incredible Suryagarh Hotel. The happy couple looked so gorgeous in their wedding attire and so in love!

Following the wedding event, the pair held a glittering wedding reception in Mumbai at the beautiful St. Regis hotel on February 12th. The stars shone bright as they came to celebrate the married couple, who stole the night with their joy.

Sidharth Malhotra looked dapper in a starry black jacket paired with a sophisticated black t-shirt, while Kiara looked beautiful in an elegant evening gown paired with stunning jewelry. Both outfits were perfectly designed, showcasing Manish Malhotra’s signature style.

The reception at St. Regis was a luxurious affair and was attended by a host of prominent personalities, including Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor, Ayan Mukerji, Neetu Kapoor, Karan Johar, Shilpa Shetty, Mira Rajput, Shahid Kapoor, Gauri Khan,...

So, Vikrant and Dimple were finally united and presented to the world at a star-studded reception in Mumbai on Sunday evening. A reception that will be remembered as much for the glitterati turnout as for the number of solo shows.

Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, who played the star-crossed lovers in ‘Shershaah’ on Prime Video in 2021, had their happy ever after at their wedding reception at the end of hectic festivities that took them from the glorious resort of Suryagarh in Jaisalmer to the Malhotra home in Delhi and finally to his adopted home in Mumbai.

The couple posed for paps as a stream of stars greeted them. They included Malhotra’s former classmate and rumoured girlfriend from ‘Student of the Year’ (2012), Alia Bhatt, and recent co-actor from ‘Thank You’, Ajay Devgn, who arrived with wife Kajol.

There were, in fact, a procession of solo shows — apart from Abhishek Bachchan...

Actress-turned-film producer and author Twinkle Khanna shared a picture featuring her and her superstar father Rajesh Khanna on their “shared birthday.”

Twinkle took to Instagram, where she dropped a black and white picture of Rajesh Khanna along with his little girl.

“A bittersweet shared birthday and a lifetime of memories,” she wrote as the caption on their birthday.

Several celebrities took to the comment section to wish Twinkle and her late father.

Tahira Kashyap wrote: “Precious.”

Actor Bobby Deol dropped several red heart emojis.

Rajesh Khanna, who is called as the ‘first superstar of Hindi cinema’, starred consecutively in a record 15 solo hero successful films between 1969 and 1971. He was the highest-paid actor in Hindi cinema throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Rajesh made his debut in 1966 with ‘Aakhri Khat’ which was India’s first official Oscar Entry in 1967. He died on 18 July 2012, after a period of illness.

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CinemaIt will be the fourth edition of the Shades International Short Film Festival.Tnm StaffSISFF director Jeeva SavithriThe Shades International Short Film Festival (Sisff), curated by an all-women jury, has invited entries for its fourth edition. The first edition was held in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, while the last two were conducted online due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In its third edition, the Sisff had 136 competitive entries. This year, the festival director is filmmaker Jeeva Savithri Janardhanan, who made the critically acclaimed film Richter Scale 7.6. Others involved in the running of the fest include actor Divya Usha Gopinath, last year’s festival director Jijith Nambradth, former professor at St Xavier's College Patricia Janet Christo, filmmaker Vikas Valsan and producer Ajmal Shahul. The women jury comprises actor-director Revathi Asha Kelunni, writer-director Tahira Kashyap and actor Kani Kusruthi. Films shot on film or video (analog / digital format) after January 2021 within a running duration...

The upcoming Hindi movie ‘Agni’ wrapped up its shoot on Friday. The film, based on the struggles and challenges faced by firefighters, stars ‘Mirzya’ fame Saiyami Kher, ‘Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story’ star Pratik Gandhi and ‘Mirzapur’ star Divyenndu.

‘Agni’, which began its shoot in August in Mumbai, has been directed by Rahul Dholakia, who earlier directed the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer 2017 film ‘Raees’.

Saiyami took to her social media and shared pictures with her colleagues and director saying, “It’s a wrap on Agni. I never like the feeling of wrapping up a film. Especially when you work with a bunch of like minded people, who got on like a house on fire (sic)”.

Apart from this Saiyami will next be seen essaying the lead on Balki’s ‘Ghoomer’ with Abhishek Bachchan, Ashwini Iyer Tiwari’s maiden digital series ‘Faadu’, Anurag Kashyap’s next production with Gulshan Devaiah...

Filmmaker Tahira Kashyap has wished her soulmate and Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana on his 38th birthday on Wednesday.

Tahira took to Instagram, where she shared a picture of the two. In the image, the two are seen walking together and lovingly looking at each other. Ayushmann looks dapper in a white T-shirt paired with a blue shirt and jeans while Tahira looks drop-dead gorgeous in an all white co-ord set.

She wrote: “Soulmate. Always by your side. Happy birthday to the best human being I know. My personal sunshine! You inspire me in so many ways. Kamaal insaan ho”.

Ayushmann replied to post: “You’re the best human”.

Bollywood actress Twinkle Khanna also commented with a heart emoji.

‘Raaz 3D’ fame Esha Gupta also gave him her best wishes, saying: “Happy birthday fav”

Apart from his fans and industry friends his brother Aparshakti Khuranna also shared an adorable picture of...

Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana, whose film ‘Anek’ is in theatres, recently opened up about his wife Tahira Kashyap’s book ‘The 7 Sins of Being a Mother’ where she has written about her and Ayushmann’s sex life. As per a media report, the actor revealed that he hasn’t read the book and is unaware of certain […]...

Vidya Balan (Tumhari Sulu), Pratik Gandhi (Scam 1992), Ileana D’ Cruz (Barfi!) and Never Have I Ever’s Sendhil Ramamurthy have been boarded to headline Applause Entertainment and Ellipsis Entertainment’s upcoming film. Ad filmmaker Shirsha Guha Thakurta is directing.

The project, which is currently filming in Mumbai and Ooty, marks the second collaboration between Applause and Ellipsis after Tahira Kashyap’s feature Sharma Ji Ki Beti.

Set for a 2022 release, the currently untitled movie is a progressive, uninhibited take on modern relationships. “The film is a sparkling, sophisticated romance that subverts all notions of love and fidelity in modern times,” said Sameer Nair, CEO at Applause Entertainment, the outfit which has produced hit digital shows such as Criminal Justice and Hostages.

Ellipsis partners Tanuj Garg, Atul Kasbekar and Swati Iyer have bankrolled critically-acclaimed titles such as Neerja and Why Cheat India. They described the new movie’s concept as “probably...

Writer-filmmaker Tahira Kashyap has described her furry friend Peanut in the funniest way possible on social media. Tahira, who is married to Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana, posted a video on Instagram on Sunday. In the clip, Tahira's children Varushka and Virajveer playing with a water hose and Peanut joining them.

In another clip, Virajveer is seen playing badminton and as soon as the shuttlecock falls down on the ground, Peanut runs away with it.

Tahira captioned the video: "Meet peanut- pigeon hater, tissue roll destroyer, sock stealer, water hose fighter and shuttlecock chor (thief)."

Ayushmann and Tahira were childhood sweethearts. The two got married in 2008. The couple welcomed their son Virajveer in 2012 and daughter Varushka in 2014.

Peanut was introduced into the family last year in December.

Filmmaker-writer Tahira Kashyap has ditched her natural hair colour for fiery red, going by her post on social media on Wednesday.

Tahira shared a picture, which showed her flaunting the red tresses as she posed near a window.

"That's me! #redhair #redhead #bleedred," she wrote as the caption.

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Last week, Tahira shared a picture on the photo-sharing website enjoying a siesta with her dog Peanut, which was captured by her husband, actor Ayushmann Khurrana.

Ayushmann and Tahira were childhood sweethearts. The two got married in 2008. The couple welcomed their son Virajveer in 2012 and daughter Varushka in 2014.

Actress Yami Gautam shared photographs of her mehendi ceremony. Yami tied the knot with her 'Uri: The Surgical Strike' director Aditya Dhar in a very intimate wedding ceremony and the couple announced the news on social media on Friday evening.

In the pictures shared today, Yami dazzles in a golden yellow salwar suit. She flaunts her minimal makeup with red lipstick and a little eye makeup. Yami Gautam chose to keep it simple with her hair tied in a braid, a gold nose-pin and traditional dangler earrings. The actress is seen laughing her heart out while waiting for her mehendi to dry up, which looks artistic alongside her red nail polish.

Quoting 14th century Kashmiri mystic Lal Ded or Lalleshwari, the actress captioned her photographs, "O dear one, why worry ? What is meant for you will always, always find you. - Lalleshwari."

While Nimrat Kaur shared "...

Yami Gautam, made her debut in the Hindi film Industry with 2012 comedy Vicky Donor. Yami who is in news currently for her projects 'Dasvi' and 'A Thursday' took the plunge. Yami has found her soul mate in Uri director Aditya Dhar.

Yami Gautam made the announcement with a photograph with Aditya Dhar. In the pic, Yami could be seen blushing ear-to-ear to be with Aditya.

The announcement read, "In your light, I learn to love - Rumi

With the blessings of our family, we have tied the knot in an intimate wedding ceremony today. Being very private people, we celebrated this joyous occasion with our immediate family.

As we embark on the journey of love and friendship, we seek all your blessings and good wishes.

Love,

Yami and Aditya"

Soon enough of sharing the news of her tying the knot, her peers in the film industry send her...

Ayushmann Khurrana became emotional on social media after seeing a video of him singing 'Paani Da Rang' in front of thousands of people during one of his energy soaring live performances. The video, uploaded by a fan, was captioned, “Imagine standing there, waving and singing Paani Da Rang with him!” Watching this video, Ayushmann was immediately overwhelmed. He wrote, “Do we see the light at the end of the tunnel? Whenever I’ll get to do this again, I will probably cry.”

Ayushmann is a woke, sensitive star who has been silently doing his bit towards Covid relief in India. He is set to start his next 'Doctor G' sharing screen with Rakul Preet Singh in the comedy directed by Anubhuti Kashyap and has already finished two films - Abhishek Kapoor's 'Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui' and Anubhav Sinha's 'Anek'. The actor has been vocal about...

Twinkle Khanna on Friday posted a picture of a "makeover" she got from daughter Nitara, which she wittily described as "punishment".

In the Instagram image, Twinkle's face is smeared with lipstick and kohl, and she poses smiling at the camera.

"Another day and another makeover! I am clearly a glutton for punishment. And the little one has no future as a make-up artist! #FunnyMakeovers," Twinkle wrote as caption.

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Filmmaker-writer Tahira Kashyap had encouragement for Nitara's makeover sense. "The little one is a visionary! Giving Frieda vibes," Tahira wrote in the comment section.

Stylist Anaita Shroff Adajania said: "Very kahloesque of her!"

Twinkle is married to actor Akshay Kumar. The two tied the knot in 2001. The couple have two children, Aarav and Nitara.

India is fighting an unprecedented Covid crisis with this devastating second wave of Covid-19. Many celebrities have come forward to do their bit to help India have contributed money, used social media to raise awareness and try to get people help, and to raise funds.

We wanted to shine a light on a few few actresses that are trying and helping to fight the crisis however they can.

Alia Bhatt: Alia Bhatt has partnered with the popular journalist Faye D’Souza to gather all relevant information on Covid – 19 and send it out to people through her social media handles so that our community gets the right information on this unprecedented crisis and is prevented from fake and useless rumours around it that will help us act wisely.

Tisca Chopra: Actress Tisca Chopra was one of the first celebs to announce help to our Covid warriors on her Instagram handle.

Mumbai, March 15 (Ians) Wife Tahira Kashyap Khurrana was solely responsible for his bad results in class 12 board exams, claims Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana. Not only that, he holds Tahira responsible for ruining his attempt to be a doctor, in a post he shared on Monday evening!

Sharing a photo on Instagram, Ayushmann wrote: "This girl was solely responsible for my bad scores in class 12 boards. We decided to date just before our chemistry exam. Had terrible ranks in Pmt and Cet exams as well. Thank you @tahirakashyap for ruining my attempt to be a doctor."

"No no it's not your fault, Im just a bad multi-tasker and you on the other hand were so good with it. It was the year 2001, when we heard Bryan Adams' Inside Out on loop, cassette ghis gayee thi. We were also afraid ki parallel line se parents phone na utha le. Aaj do dashak ho gaye.

Mumbai, March 15 (Ians) Actor Ayushmann Khurrana and his wife Tahira Kashyap are celebrating 20 years of togetherness. Expressing her love for hubby Ayushmann on Monday, Tahira shared a collage video on Instagram of their photographs over the years.

Tahira expressed that she is "hopelessly in love" with Ayushmann.

She wrote: "Haters will say it's so cheesy! Well I have been there too, but it's amazing to be on this side of the spectrum... such a sucker for love I am hopelessly in love with you @ayushmannk #happyanniversary #oganniversary #20years."

Reacting to Tahira's post, Ayushmann shared on his Instagram Story: "It started during our board exams of class 12. Ummm", with a red heart emoji.

The actor is currently shooting in Assam for Anubhav Sinha's upcoming film "Anek". Ayushmann also informed on his Instagram Story that they have just completed shooting in Shillong for the film.

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Mumbai, Feb 28 (Ians) Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt took to Instagram on Sunday to post a pretty picture of herself basking in the sun. In the picture, Alia is smiling away to glory and looks absolutely mesmerising. She captioned the picture as, "sunshine".

There is also a tiny cartoon cat made on her hand in the picture. Reacting to her picture, her mother, Soni Razdan wrote, "Hello sunshine", while actor Ayushmann Khurrana's wife, Tahira Kashyap posted a heart emoji.

Well, it seems like Alia has all the reasons to be happy. The teaser of her film Gangubai Kathiawadi released recently and she received a lot of praise for the same. Not only her fans but even others from the film fraternity like Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh and Priyanka Chopra took to social media to applaud the actress' performance. The film is being directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

Filmmaker-writer Tahira Kashyap admits using up every excuse to not move, and is now motivated to pursue fitness.

Tahira posted a video on Instagram where she is seen doing jump squats.

"Not going to let multiple alibis come in the way to regain my fitness. From side effects of medicine, to surgeries to hypothyroidism to not being 18 anymore to gym being closed due to coronavirus. I used all these excuses and many more for not moving my bum but not anymore! #fitness #itsnevertoolate," she wrote as caption.

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Tahira is married to actor Ayushmann Khurrana. The childhood sweethearts got married in 2008 and welcomed their son Virajveer in 2012 and daughter Varushka in 2014.  --ians/dc/vnc...