Times of India - Bollywood News

• newSuresh Oberoi recalls 2004 BJP stint; says Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Yogi Adityanath are ‘fine’, calls himself RSS, Mohan Bhagwat fan, but adds, ‘most people were simply interested in making money’

  

  Suresh Oberoi recalls his 2004 BJP stint, when he met LK Advani and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and explains why he eventually distanced himself from active politics. He calls himself an RSS and Mohan Bhagwat fan, praises Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and Yogi Adityanath, and shares his views on protests, activism and public figures speaking without research.
  - 7 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 9:16pm -
• newKangana Ranaut reacts to Bengaluru murder case, warns against 'westernised' relationship culture

  

  Kangana Ranaut reacted to the Bengaluru murder case, where a woman and her lover allegedly killed her husband and five-year-old son, warning against "westernised" relationship culture on Instagram. She criticised normalising "body counts" and trends like ghosting, cautioning that a "blue drum" tragedy could hit anyone's family. She's currently seen in 'Bharat Bhagya Vidhata'.
  - 9 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 6:50pm -
• newSalman Khan personality rights case: ‘Kala Hiran’ producer Amit Jani moves Supreme Court against Delhi HC order

  

  'Kala Hiran' producer Amit Jani has moved the Supreme Court against a Delhi HC order that removed the film's teaser and promotional content over Salman Khan's personality rights. Justice Jyoti Singh had ruled makers couldn't exploit Khan's identity commercially. Jani calls the decision unjust, noting Khan doesn't appear in the film.
  - 11 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 5:24pm -
• newInside Bhagyashree’s palatial Mumbai home: From dramatic black entrance, private temple, all white kitchen naturally formed Ganesha on tree that made her buy it

  

  Bhagyashree has lived a life that could easily belong in a fairytale. Born into the royal family of Sangli, the Maine Pyar Kiya actor is a real-life princess who grew up surrounded by the grandeur and traditions of royalty. Today, decades after making her Bollywood debut, she may have made Mumbai her home, but the palatial sensibilities of her upbringing are unmistakably reflected in her residence. From a dramatic black entrance door and statement walls to plush velvet seating, elegant chandelie…
  - 11 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 5:20pm -
• newWhen Asha Parekh opened up about the rumours of her marriage to Shammi Kapoor, 'Yes, we were married'

  

  Veteran actress Asha Parekh discussed past rumors of her marriage to Shammi Kapoor. She also shared an incident involving alcohol consumption and red eyes. Guru Dutt once questioned Parekh's potential as a leading heroine. The actress also spoke about a disagreement with Shatrughan Sinha. Parekh acknowledged her comeback to acting had a significant impact.
  - 11 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 4:59pm -
• newPolice Company' shoot halted for 2 hours on Day 1; FWICE intervenes over Ram Gopal Varma's pending dues - Reports

  

  Ram Gopal Varma's new film 'Police Company' faced a shooting halt on its first day. Representatives from FWICE stopped production over unpaid dues from an earlier film. The Federation insisted on settling the outstanding amount before filming could continue. This dispute involved workers from the 2018 movie 'Officer' and amounted to over Rs 1 crore. Filming resumed after producers cleared the pending Rs 1.
  - 11 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 4:50pm -
• newFIR against Indra Kumar, Ashok Thakeria over alleged ‘Dhamaal’ rights deal fraud

  

  Director Indra Kumar and producer Ashok Thakeria are facing legal trouble for alleged film rights fraud. A case was registered against them regarding the movie Dhamaal and its distribution rights. The complainant claims he was cheated of Rs 1.50 crore in the film rights deal. He discovered the rights were already sold to another company years prior. The police are now investigating the fraud allegations and financial losses incurred.
  - 12 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 4:42pm -
• newWhen Sonu Nigam sang on Mumbai streets for 3 hours as beggar: ‘A boy gave me Rs 12 and asked, “Uncle, did you have breakfast? ”'

  

  In an unexpected twist, renowned singer Sonu Nigam took to the streets, performing incognito as a humble street musician. Disguised as an elderly beggar in Juhu, he captivated passersby with his poignant, unplugged renditions of his own hits. Among his humble audience, a young boy named Shahbaaz gifted him twelve rupees, which Nigam cherishes by framing.
  - 12 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 4:36pm -
• new‘It’s a proud moment for me’: When Ananya Raj shared her excitement about making her Tollywood debut with ‘Thaggede Le’

  

  Actress Ananya Raj, known for her roles in '7 Hours To Go' and 'Ghost,' has passed away. Her family announced the tragic news on her social media handle recently. Raj also made her Tollywood debut with the film 'Thaggede Le' a few years ago. In an interview a few years ago, she expressed excitement for her Telugu cinema debut and the intense thriller role.
  - 12 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 4:19pm -
• newKangana Ranaut slams Baba Ramdev amid 'gutter generation' row, 'Don't day dream about my jawani, no fraud detected here'

  

  Kangana Ranaut slammed Baba Ramdev on Instagram, telling him not to "day dream" about her past or give her character lessons, amid their escalating row over her "gutter generation" remark on Gen Z. Ramdev had earlier questioned her past while criticising the comment. Kangana was last seen in 'Bharat Bhagya Vidhata', now streaming on ZEE5.
  - 12 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 4:12pm -
• newWhen Juhi Chawla refused to retake kissing scene with Sunny Deol in ‘Lootere’: ‘I was supposed to do one kiss’:

  

  Producer Suneel Darshan recalled an incident from the film Lootere. Juhi Chawla agreed to one kissing scene with Sunny Deol. She later declined to film a retake of the intimate sequence. Chawla cited her contract which specified only one kiss. The original take was retained in the final movie cut.
  - 12 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 4:05pm -
• new'Ramayana' star Rakul Preet Singh stuns in a Rs 38K worth black halter neck gown and serious old-world glamour - PICS

  

  Rakul Preet Singh made a striking style statement in a black halter neck maxi dress from The Bling Empire, priced at Rs. 38,499.30, featuring hand-applied sequins and crystal embellishments for a sleek, contemporary glamour look. Here's a closer look at her outfit, jewellery, glam and upcoming film 'Ramayana' Part 1.
  - 12 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 3:59pm -
• newNeeti Mohan shares four-generation family picture as her family matriarch ‘Baa’ turns 94

  

  Neeti Mohan celebrated her grandmother and family matriarch’s 94th birthday. She shared a heartwarming family picture featuring her husband and actor Nihaar Pandya and their son Aryaveer.
  - 12 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 3:53pm -
• newShriya Saran's 5-year-old daughter gets annoyed seeing paparazzi, yells 'I don't like it'

  

  Actress Shriya Saran was recently spotted at the ISKCON temple in Mumbai, reportedly to express gratitude following the release of her latest film, Awarapan 2.
  - 12 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 3:49pm -
• newAfter months of speculation, Sunita Ahuja withdraws divorce case against Govinda, manager reveals

  

  Sunita Ahuja has withdrawn her divorce case against Govinda, confirmed his manager Shashi Sinha, who expressed disappointment over the public spectacle. Sunita had earlier called Govinda a "sugar daddy" over his co-star Komal Rani Swarnkar, alleging an affair, to which Govinda responded, accusing her of interfering in his work and trying to defame him.
  - 13 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 3:21pm -
• new‘Awarapan’ director Mohit Suri buys a new swanky car worth over Rs 1.60 crore, adds luxury EV to his collection

  

  Filmmaker Mohit Suri added a Mercedes-Benz EQS, worth over Rs 1.60 crore, to his car collection, taking delivery of the black luxury EV recently. The EQS tops Mercedes' electric sedan lineup in India, offering a range of over 600 km. Suri, known for hits like 'Aashiqui 2' and 'Ek Villain', recently delivered the blockbuster 'Saiyaara'.
  - 13 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 2:57pm -
• newSunny Deol’s Muslim character in ‘Batwara 1947’ made investors hesitant, Rajkumar Santoshi clarifies: 'He is not Pakistani, he is playing an Indian Muslim'

  

  Rajkumar Santoshi encountered a tough road securing financing for 'Batwara 1947', with investors leaning towards casting Sunny Deol in his usual action roles rather than investing in a serious Muslim character. Santoshi elaborated that Deol's character is an Indian Muslim navigating the painful migration to Pakistan. The film's controversial theme led to reluctance among producers, but Aamir Khan stepped up, promising to produce if no other backing materialized.
  - 14 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 2:33pm -
• newRajpal Yadav promises 'different journey' in upcoming film 'The King of Wonderful World'

  

  Rajpal Yadav has shared exciting insights into his forthcoming film, 'The King of Wonderful World', a unique project composed of twelve chapters portraying life in its varied forms. Drawing inspiration from Charlie Chaplin's timeless genius, Yadav plans to shoot this cinematic venture in India and aims for a poster reveal ahead of Diwali. Additionally, the actor is set to release 'Malamaal Weekly 2' soon.
  - 14 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 2:24pm -
• newSoha Ali Khan, Tisca Chopra on safe use of artificial intelligence: ‘Often think about the relationship our children will have with AI’

  

  Soha Ali Khan and Tisca Chopra advocate for establishing age-appropriate guidelines concerning AI usage. They maintain that fostering critical thinking and imposing technology boundaries are crucial for children's safety. Tisca, who utilizes AI tools, emphasizes how these resources facilitate deeper connections with her teenage daughter. Moreover, understanding features like Study Mode offers a pathway to engaging discussions, embodying a responsible approach to technology for young learners.
  - 14 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 1:46pm -
• newAmid divorce buzz, Sunita Ahuja visits family court with son Yashvardhan, gives cryptic reply to paps — Watch

  

  Sunita Ahuja was spotted at Mumbai's family court with son Yashvardhan, amid divorce buzz with Govinda. She avoided paps, giving a cryptic reply about a "birthday." The couple's spat began after Sunita called Govinda a "sugar daddy" over his co-star. A 2024 divorce report was reportedly settled, but tensions have continued on and off.
  - 15 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 1:38pm -