Times of India - Bollywood News

• newTara Sutaria channels her inner Rita Hayworth and Lauren Bacall, serves Hollywood noir in Rs 44,000 black lace gown for 'Toxic' promotions with pearls worth Rs 7.42 lakh

  

  Tara Sutaria, who plays Rebecca in Yash's pan-India actioner 'Toxic', stepped into vintage Hollywood territory for the film's promotions in a black lace column gown by Helsa, styled by Tanya Ghavri. Think opera gloves, layered pearls and a grand piano, a look inspired by Rita Hayworth and Lauren Bacall.
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• newFardeen Khan joins Malamaal Weekly 2 cast for Priyadarshan’s comedy sequel - Exclusive

  

  Fardeen Khan has joined the cast of Malamaal Weekly 2, the sequel to Priyadarshan’s 2006 comedy. He joins an ensemble led by Riteish Deshmukh, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav and Elvish Yadav. Directed by Amit Joshi, the film will feature an entirely new story while retaining the original’s small-town setting, greed, sudden wealth and comic chaos. The sequel is expected to go on floors by the end of this year.
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• newMithun Chakraborty reacts to KIFF snub; says ‘perhaps they don’t invite me because I am considered a minor artist’

  

  Mithun Chakraborty expressed his surprise at not being included in the Kolkata International Film Festival. While he has been invited to a film festival in Moscow, he also participated in a meeting for the upcoming KIFF. As preparations for celebrating Uttam Kumar's birth centenary progress, the actor reflects on his remarkable five-decade journey in Indian cinema.
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• newSunny Deol channels his inner Jack, recreates ‘Oggy and the Cockroaches’ line 'Oye main papa hoon, duniya ka papa' in style

  

  During Batwara 1947 promotions in Kolkata, Sunny Deol delighted fans by recreating the viral "duniya ka papa" line from Oggy and the Cockroaches, whose character Jack was dubbed in his style. The clip went viral, with fans linking it to his upcoming Hanuman role. Batwara 1947 released August 14.
  - 60 mins ago 14 Aug 26, 3:47pm -
• new'Scam 2010' update: Sumit Purohit joins Hansal Mehta as co-director- Reports

  

  Hansal Mehta is returning to direct the upcoming Scam 2010 series. Sumit Purohit will co-direct the project, moving from writing to direction. Siddharth Bodke will portray businessman Subrata Roy in the new season. Filming is currently underway across multiple Indian cities for the series. The makers are targeting a global premiere in early 2027.
  - 1 hour ago 14 Aug 26, 3:27pm -
• newSuvinder Vicky says 'Awarapan 2' being sequel to cult film brings its own pressure, ‘We stayed in the zone’

  

  Suvinder Vicky discusses playing Jaideep in "Awarapan 2," a role letting him explore new creative territory. He recalls a relaxed set despite working with veterans Shabana Azmi and Emraan Hashmi, praising Azmi's radiance. Vicky also opens up about the pressure of shooting his introduction scene in the cult sequel.
  - 2 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 3:04pm -
• newSamay Raina, Ranveer Allahbadia get relief, Supreme Court quashes all FIRs for their comments on 'India's Got Latent', imposes fine of Rs 3 lakh each

  

  The Supreme Court has quashed all FIRs against Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia. This action concludes the legal controversy stemming from remarks made on the show 'India's Got Latent'. Allahbadia had sought consolidation of multiple FIRs and protection against coercive action. The court allowed Allahbadia to resume his podcast while emphasizing free speech balance. Raina and Allahbadia were previously fined for alleged non-compliance with court directions.
  - 2 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 3:03pm -
• newLove quote of the day by Rekha: ‘I believe in soul mates, in eternal love. Not eternal marriage’, an insightful lesson by the ‘Umrao Jaan’ actress on societal concepts of romantic relationships

  

  Rekha believes in soul mates and eternal love, not necessarily eternal marriage. She views marriage as a flawed man-made construct that cannot contain love. The iconic actress feels love can last forever, even if a marriage does not. Her early life involved acting alongside her mother in Telugu films. Rekha's career spans over 180 films and significant net worth.
  - 2 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 2:58pm -
• newSonakshi Sinha recalls feeling someone lift her at 4 AM, says "I just froze"

  

  Sonakshi Sinha shared a spooky 4 a.m. incident where she felt someone lifting her and froze in fear, unsure if it was real or a dream. Shaken, she warned the "presence" not to return the next night. She's since avoided horror films, admitting she watches scary scenes with her eyes barely open.
  - 2 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 2:20pm -
• new‘Batwara 1947’ Twitter Review: Sunny Deol earns praise for his intense, vulnerability and emotional performance, fans say, 'Aankhon mein jo emotion hai, woh kai baar dialogues se zyada powerful lagta hai'

  

  The theatrical release of Sunny Deol's latest venture, 'Batwara 1947', is taking the audience by storm, as social media bursts with reviews. Viewers are lauding Deol's intense and heartfelt performance in this adaptation of a play focused on the events surrounding the 1947 Partition. Notably, 'Batwara 1947' is navigating a competitive landscape filled with other opening films.
  - 3 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 1:51pm -
• newSonu Nigam confesses he uses auto-tune sometimes: 'Previously, everything was live, sarangi, strings, so our pitch didn’t have to be perfect but now..'

  

  Singer Sonu Nigam candidly discussed his use of auto-tune technology in some of his songs. He stated that contemporary music production often requires careful pitch adjustments. According to Nigam, auto-tune ought to complement powerful vocal abilities instead of covering flaws. He also mentioned his participation in Rajkumar Santoshi's latest movie, where he performed a song crafted by renowned composer AR Rahman.
  - 3 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 1:42pm -
• newAvinash Wadhawan: I want strong roles, not just a big-screen appearance

  

  Avinash Wadhawan opens up about his Bollywood break and choosing meaningful roles today\
  - 3 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 1:38pm -
• newSiddhant Chaturvedi and Tamannaah Bhatia starrer V. Shantaram biopic not shelved, shoot pushed to 2027, director Abhijeet Deshpande clarifies: ‘We were delayed by two months, and then the whole schedule went haywire’

  

  The much-anticipated V Shantaram biopic with Siddhant Chaturvedi remains on the agenda, despite facing setbacks. Director Abhijeet Shirish Deshpande has announced that filming will now commence in April 2027, following recent production delays. Excitingly, the creative team is set to introduce new casting as they prepare for a fresh start in the coming year. Read on to know more in detail.
  - 3 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 1:19pm -
• newKitu Gidwani calls Bollywood "fake industry," slams lack of royalties and roles for older women

  

  Kitu Gidwani called Bollywood a "fake industry" lacking royalty structures, comparing it to Hollywood's SAG-AFTRA system. She criticized the absence of intellectual property rights for actors and slammed the industry for denying older women powerful roles, instead typecasting them as generic mothers or "daadis" once they turn 30.
  - 3 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 1:17pm -
• newInside Asha Parekh’s Juhu home on Azad Road, built with red Kota stone, curved architecture and a legacy spanning decades: ‘I can call myself a true blue Mumbaikar’

  

  Veteran actress Asha Parekh resides in Mumbai's Juhu neighbourhood. Her distinctive home features red Kota stone and curved structural elements. This iconic location has long been a hub for Bollywood personalities. Parekh, a true Mumbaikar, was born in the city and has deep roots. Her distinguished career spans over 85 films and numerous honours.
  - 4 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 1:12pm -
• newGajendra Chauhan recalls Amitabh Bachchan's 'greatness' and how he asked the 'Mahabharat' star to ‘hit with full intensity’ during 'Baghban': ‘He said, hit with full intensity’

  

  Gajendra Chauhan recalled working with Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan. Bachchan told him to "hit with full intensity" during a Baghban scene, impressing Chauhan with his lack of ego. Chauhan also praised Salman's warmth, sharing a story via Salim Khan about Salman funding a grieving father's tea shop through Being Human.
  - 4 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 1:07pm -
• new'Awarapan 2' Twitter review: Emraan Hashmi's Shivam Pandit makes a strong comeback; fans praise nostalgia, action and background score

  

  The much-anticipated Awarapan 2 has launched in theaters, marking Emraan Hashmi's return as Shivam Pandit. Initial impressions on social media reflect a spectrum of reactions, leaning toward the positive. Hashmi's performance has been celebrated as a key highlight. The film skillfully revisits the original's emotional essence while blending thrilling action and poignant moments, culminating in a powerful ending that has resonated well with viewers.
  - 4 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 12:58pm -
• new‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’ star Anya Singh on women judged by clothes: 'Maybe someone is showing their cleavage or midriff, but the tag or perspective of them being easy bothers me'

  

  Anya Singh opened up about her journey in fashion, reflecting on her past preference for Western outfits during her college years while initially dismissing traditional Indian wear. Now, she finds joy in the comfort and elegance of Indian clothing, especially while traveling. On another note, Singh emphasized the importance of judging a woman by her character rather than her clothing choices, challenging societal norms surrounding women's fashion.
  - 4 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 12:47pm -
• new'Awarapan 2', 'Batwara 1947' release-date overlap: 'We didn't plan it as a clash...', says Vishesh Bhatt

  

  As 'Awarapan 2' and 'Batwara 1947' arrive in theatres on the same day, filmmaker Vishesh Bhatt has explained how the release-date overlap came about, saying the two films were not deliberately planned as a clash.
  - 4 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 12:44pm -
• newAjinkya Deo reveals Nitesh Tiwari’s advice for playing Vishwamitra in Ranbir Kapoor starrer ‘Ramayana’: ‘Don’t go overboard, the character was already larger than life'

  

  Ajinkya Deo expressed his thoughts on portraying Sage Vishwamitra in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, highlighting the director's nuanced vision for the character. He dedicated significant time to vocal techniques and crafted an authoritative costume. The actor described a spiritual essence enveloping the film's creation, suggesting that this epic will take viewers on a profoundly emotional and engaging journey.
  - 4 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 12:17pm -