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Busan International Film Festival (Biff) has revealed 30 titles selected for the 2025 Asian Project Market (Apm), including upcoming features produced by Indian star Alia Bhatt, All We Imagine As Light director Payal Kapadia and Twilight Of The Warriors filmmaker Soi Cheang.

The co-production and financing market, which runs as part of Biff’s Asian Contents and Film Market (Acfm), is set to take place from September 20-23 in Busan, South Korea. This year’s Apm received a record-breaking 455 submissions from 44 countries.

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The selection spans a broad range of themes, including social inequality, family love,...

The 2025 Asian Project Market (Apm) has announced its official lineup of 30 film projects, featuring notable producers including Bollywood star Alia Bhatt and “All We Imagine as Light” filmmaker Payal Kapadia among its diverse slate.

Set to run from Sept. 20-23 during the 20th edition of the Asian Contents & Film Market at Bexco, this year’s Apm received a record-breaking 455 submissions from 44 countries. The platform continues its role as Asia’s largest co-production and financing hub, connecting emerging talent with global investors and distributors.

Bhatt serves as producer on “Difficult Daughters,” directed by actor-director Soni Razdan – who starred in 2028 Busan selection “Yours Truly” – alongside fellow producers Shaheen Bhatt, Alan McAlex, and Grishma Shah. Meanwhile, Kapadia is attached as producer to “The Last of Them Plagues,” directed by emerging Indian filmmaker Kunjila Mascillamani and also produced by Jeo Baby and actress Kani Kusruti, who served as a 2024 Biff New Currents juror.

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Busan International Film Festival (Biff) has announced the 30 projects selected for this year’s Asian Project Market, including two projects produced by high-profile Indian actresses.

The line-up includes Difficult Daughters, directed by Soni Razdan, which is being produced by Alia Bhatt and her sister Shaheen Bhatt, along with veteran Indian indie producer Alan McAlex (Santosh).

Kani Kusruti, who starred in Cannes Palme d’Or winning film All We Imagine As Light, is teaming with the director of that film, Payal Kapadia, to produce The Last Of Them Plagues, directed by Kunjila Mascillamani. Kusruti attended Biff last year as a jury member for the New Currents competition.

Elsewhere, the line-up includes several other filmmakers with ties to Biff, including Indian director Pradip Kurbah, recipient of the 2019 Jiseok Award, with new project Moon; Bangladeshi filmmaker Biplob Sarkar, previously invited to Biff New Currents and returning with LGBTQ+-themed The Magical Men; and...

Oscar-winning producer Guneet Monga Kapoor and filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane are among 16 jury members set to judge 12 competition categories at the 16th edition of India’s Kashish Pride Film Festival.

Joining Monga Kapoor and Motwane are director-producer Abhishek Chaubey and producer Neeraj Churi as jury members for the Kashish QDrishti Film Grant, which awards $3000 to an LGBTQ+ identifying filmmaker to make a short film. Actor Renuka Shahane will support two runners-up.

The narrative jury features actor Shishir Sharma, actor and TV host Shruti Seth and filmmaker Tanuja Chandra, who will adjudge best narrative feature and shorts, best screenplay and best performance awards. These categories receive backing from Taiwanese streaming platform GagaOoLala, production house Samruddhi Studios and actor Abhay Kulkarni.

Documentary filmmakers Bishaka Dutta, Prateek Vats and Shubhra Chatterjee comprise the documentary jury, selecting winners of the unity in diversity documentary feature and short awards, supported by K.F. Patil Charitable Trust.

Looking back at 2005’s Nazar, Subhash K Jha shines the spotlight on the film, directed by Soni Razdan that featured the debut of Meera.

The heroine tries to smoulder over the sea-splashed boulder. Yup, the beach is back..and the intentions are bolder! Or so the film’s voluptuous publicity suggests. Alas, for those who expect a whole lotta oomph to be crammed into the thriller, there’s bad news.

Meera’s Bollywood debut proves her to be a competent actress. But she doesn’t have that oomphy quality which would have elevated the film’s mass-acceptance level.

Given its limitations, Nazar is a bit of a damp squib. The director Soni Razdan’s loose grip over her plot is matched by an absence of technical wherewithal in the story.

All through the longish drama, we are treated to the protagonist’s purportedly eerie hallucinations.

Meera can ‘see’ the dead before they die.

Meghna Gulzar’s Karan Johar-Meghna Gulzar’s Raazi Completes 7 Years was originally titled Sehmat. Harindar S Sikka’s book on which Raazi was supposed to be based was called Calling Sehmat. And yes, Sehmat seemed the right title for the film. That was Alia Bhatt’s name in the film. What made the director Meghna Gulzar change the title?

The story goes that at some point in her interaction with the author Sikka , Meghna for reasons best known to her, decided to go her own way, radically away from Sikka’s narrative.

This is what Alia Bhatt had to say about the title change: “We were in two minds about whether to go with Sehmat or Raazi. We finally went with Raazi. Naming the film after the protagonist kind of deflects the attention from the film to the actor. I am more comfortable with the film not being named after my character.

When Mahesh Bhatt Opened Up About His Extramarital Affair With Parveen Babi ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

Mahesh Bhatt has had a glorious body of work in Indian cinema with some unconventional and soul-stirring movies. But his personal life made a lot of noise time and again, one of them being his highly publicized extramarital affair with Parveen Babi. Their relationship had grabbed several eyeballs because Bhatt was already married to his first wife, Lorraine Bright who had changed her name to Kiran during her marriage with the filmmaker.

According to Bollywood Shaadi, Mahesh Bhatt met Lorraine Bright when he was in school. She used to study at the Bombay Scottish Orphanage. Theirs was a teenage romance wherein the Saaransh director used to jump across the wall to meet her which also led to the latter being expelled.

The report further stated that Mahesh Bhatt revealed in a throwback interview, “I would...

Anshuman Jha, Soni Razdan and Raghubir Yadav’s father-son saga “Hari Ka Om” has been making waves at Film Festivals for the past 9 months will have another feather in its cap – it will have its European Premiere at the UK-Asian Film Festival 2025 as the gala screening on May 7th in London at the historic Regent Street Cinema.

After Premieres in Australia, North America, Canada, India – the film will now touchdown Europe before its World Wide release in July this year. Directed by Harish Vyas & starring Soni Razdan, Ayesha Kapur in addition to Jha and Yadav, the film marks a Hattrick of the director & actor coming together.

“Hari Ka Om is the father-son film we need today, small town India set, deals with isues which occur in nearly every home. It dwells on the fact that without emotional regulation – mistakes can be made by the young & the old. It’s a...

Fawad Khan fans can finally rejoice as the teaser for his new Bollywood film, Abir Gulaal, has just dropped. The charming Pakistani actor stars alongside Vaani Kapoor in this romantic comedy, and their chemistry is simply electric. The teaser promises a delightful mix of love, laughter, and music, making it clear that Abir Gulaal is set to be a crowd-pleaser.

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In the teaser, Fawad Khan’s enchanting voice and captivating gaze leave Vaani Kapoor’s character spellbound. A standout moment features them sharing a romantic car ride, accompanied by the classic tune Kuch Na Kaho. Fawad’s heartfelt singing is sure to give you chills, and it’s no wonder Vaani’s character is head over heels—Fawad’s charisma is hard to resist, lighting up every scene.

After nearly nine years away from Bollywood, Fawad Khan’s comeback is highly awaited,...

Arbaaz Khan Once Revealed He & Salman Khan Were Embarrassed With A very Drunk Mahesh Bhatt ( Photo Credit – Instagram; Facebook )

Mahesh Bhatt is an eminent personality in the film industry known for his outspoken views and certain controversies. Bhatt’s movies are a little unconventional and are known for pushing boundaries with themes of love, loss, and social issues. He has also battled alcoholism, which once caused an embarrassing situation for Arbaaz Khan and his big brother Salman Khan. Keep scrolling for the deets.

Since Arbaaz and Salman are sons of the legendary screenwriter Salim Khan, they have been seeing people in showbiz for a long time. Bhatt was the son of filmmaker Nanabhai Bhatt and Shirin Mohammad Ali. His breakthrough movie was Arth, which is semi-autobiographical based on his extramarital affair with actress Parveen Babi. Bhatt’s Saaransh, starring Anupam Kher, was India’s official entry for the Academy Awards.

It takes a lot of willpower and grace to remain oneself even after stardom hits you. I have seen success affect actors in two ways. They either change completely or pretend not to change.

Alia Bhatt is the exception. She has not changed one bit since she sashayed into sight in swirl of girlie poise in Karan Johar’s Student Of The Year in 2012. Alia was not only Student Of The Year — She was the whole school. Endowed with the kind of natural talent and fresh beauty that I saw in Lucille Ball and Sridevi, Alia was just the antidote to the syntheticity that had crept into Bollywood ever since the norm and benchmark for feminine persuasiveness became how much and how frequently an actress is seen on social media.

Like Tiger Shroff, Alia Bhatt was treated as a bit of a joke on social media when she started. I...

A new mystery series is ready to unfold and we have a few clues of what is in store! Siddharth P Malhotra has announced a new Netflix mystery thriller that stars Parineeti Chopra has started shooting. The untitled Netflix series also features Tahir Raj Bhasin, veteran actor Anup Soni, Jennifer Winget, Chaitannya Choudhry Sumeet Vyas, Soni Razdan and Harleen Sethi.

Malhotra revealed on social media, “We’ve got a lead on this case A new mystery thriller series is in the making! Shooting has begun Can’t wait for you all to see this labor of love from team Netflix and us when it’s ready !!!“

Call us intrigued!

Siddharth P Malhotra and writer/director Rensil D’Silva spoke about the project saying, “We are thrilled to collaborate on this mystery thriller with Netflix, a platform that celebrates storytelling in its most diverse and compelling forms. Working with Netflix has allowed...

We take you back to Alia Bhatt’s brilliant performance in Highway. Subhash K Jha shares a fantastic interview with Alia from when the drama, directed by Imtiaz Ali, was released in 2014.

Suddenly, 2013 had a new female star. Mahesh Bhatt and Soni Razdan’s youngest-born, Alia Bhatt, has gone from the baby from the family to the babe of Bollywood in no time at all. Alia laughed, “It has been a pretty tumultuous year for me. Yes, it was a decisive year. It was a year that I’d remember mainly for shooting Highway.”

Alia says Highway put her life into a perspective. “It helped me to connect with the person within me. My father (filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt) always said the day an actor finds oneness with the person within is the day he or she becomes a true actor. I think I found that person during Highway. I don...

Alia Bhatt Mehendi Look ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Alia Bhatt recently made a stunning appearance at Aadar Jain’s sangeet party wearing a yellow sharara suit. I loved every bit of her whole attire, but there’s that one thing that irked me the most. Read to know what.

Alia Bhatt is one of the true fashionistas of Bollywood. Whenever she steps outside, the diva makes sure to put her best foot forward to turn everyone’s head at her. The whole Kapoor family celebrated Aadar Jain’s mehendi and sangeet night on February 19, 2025. From Kareena Kapoor Khan and Neetu Kapoor to Ranbir Kapoor, many big celebrity names were in attendance.

While every other celebrity looked stunning, it was the Dear Zindagi actress who shone brightly among the others. Her team put an effort into making her look like a desi patola on Aadar’s special night. She posed alongside her husband,...

Like the first season, the second season of Tanaav is a beast of its own. Authentic in look and speech, Tanaav doesn’t look like an adaptation, of the Israeli series Fauda. The terror contexts are smartly changed and localized. The characters do not waste time in allowing us to get to know them. Their jobs are well-planned from before.

In these final episodes of Season 2 Tanaav constantly feels tenable and credible. The action is never compromised on. The interaction between the Indian officers and the terrorists draws out that disturbing element of moral ambiguity—who is right and who is wrong—which navigates the plot through choppy waters.

There is a refreshing thehrao (calmness) in the plot, even in its most exacerbated moments. Among the actors, Maanav Vij continues to be sullen and angry at everyone from himself to his father(Kabir Bedi, a little off-key). Vij manifests the...

Table of ContentsIntroductionAlia Bhatt’s Heartwarming Birthday PostA Glimpse into Raha’s Early DaysThe Birthday Celebration: A Jungle Safari-Themed PartyFamily and Friends Attend Raha’s Special DayAlia’s Reflections on MotherhoodConclusion1. Introduction

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor recently celebrated their daughter Raha Kapoor’s second birthday, a significant milestone that filled social media with love and admiration for the family. Alia marked the day with a beautiful post featuring a cherished photo from Raha’s early days.

2. Alia Bhatt’s Heartwarming Birthday Post

To commemorate Raha’s birthday, Alia Bhatt shared a heartfelt image of the family, capturing a precious memory when Raha was just a few weeks old. In the photo, Alia is seen holding baby Raha in her arms, while Ranbir wraps them both in a warm embrace.

3. A Glimpse into Raha’s Early Days

The nostalgic post captures the essence of parenthood, showing Alia and Ranbir as...

Dalgliesh has its premiere date. Season three of the British detective series will arrive in December, and Acorn TV has released a trailer teasing the show's return.

Bertie Carvel, Carlyss Peer, and Alistair Brammer star in the Dalgliesh series, which is based on the novels by P.D. James. Set in the mid-1970s, the crime drama follows Commander Adam Dalgliesh (Carvel) and his team as they investigate crimes.

Anton Lesser, Lloyd Owen, Claire Goose, Liz White, Adam James, Richard Lintern, Ellora Torchia, Parth Thakerar, Soni Razdan, and Josie Walker will be guest stars this season.

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Jigra (which means both heart and courage) is, in equal parts, gutting and emotional but also far-fetched and logic-free. Director and co-writer Vasan Bala creates a jailbreak movie that tries to find the sweet spot between moving sibling drama, thrilling action and breathless suspense, and although he doesn’t hit all the marks, lead actor and co-producer Alia Bhatt reconfirms that she is a formidable talent.

Even when the plot becomes looser and the twists too convenient, Bhatt doesn’t miss a beat. She’s fabulously fierce as protagonist Satya, her eyes maintaining an expression of unblinking determination. She might be small physically, but when she takes down a grown man, we don’t question it because her conviction is so absolute. In one scene, another character admiringly calls her a gundi (gangster). In this environment, it’s a compliment.

Satya is unbreakable because she’s had to grow up too fast.

Mahesh Bhatt, the renowned filmmaker, recently celebrated his 76th birthday on September 20, receiving heartfelt wishes from family and friends. His daughter, actress Alia Bhatt, shared an emotional Instagram post to mark the occasion, expressing gratitude for his constant presence in her life. Alia shared two meaningful pictures: a black-and-white snapshot from her wedding, with her father nearby as she got henna applied, and a relaxed image of the two sitting together with their eyes closed. In her touching caption, she praised her father for always being there and affectionately called him “pops” and “g-pa.”

Mahesh’s wife Soni Razdan, along with his daughters Pooja Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt, also sent him warm birthday wishes. Actress Mallika Sherawat, who starred in Murder (produced by Mahesh Bhatt), posted a video in which Mahesh praised her, calling her his “pride.” In her post, Mallika expressed how working with Mahesh Bhatt on Murder was a life-changing experience,...

Alia Bhatt’s recent appearance with her daughter Raha Kapoor has captured the hearts of fans, showcasing a tender moment between the actress and her young child. The video posted by a paparazzi account highlights Alia’s hands-on parenting as she carefully adjusts Raha in her car, with Raha’s adorable pink dress adding a touch of cuteness to the scene. Alia’s green salwaar kameez complements the casual yet charming vibe of the moment.

Alia Bhatt and Raha Kapoor

– The video showing Alia holding Raha and helping her with the car window reflects a nurturing and intimate side of the actress. Raha, dressed in a pink dress, adds to the sweetness of the moment.

Alia’s Interview Insights

– In her recent interview with her mother, Soni Razdan, for The Nod, Alia expressed her hopes for Raha’s future. She shared her desire for Raha to develop skills in art,...

Like the first season, the second season of Tanaav is a beast of its own. Authentic in look and speech, Tanaav doesn’t look like an adaptation, of the Israeli series Fauda. The terror contexts are smartly changed and localized. The characters do not waste time in allowing us to get to know them. Their jobs are well-planned from before. Heads will role, tides will turn and the fugitive terrorists will find their nemesis.

I like the way the series makes room for the families to have their say. There is a chilling clarity in the narrative in the way it identifies the two sides and then leaves them to their devices. Tanaav2 gets it terror-dynamics right from the start. It’s not just the families of the Indian officers and the terrorists who suffer, even friends and acquaintances are not spared.

Directed with a firm hand by Sudhir Mishra and E Niwas,...

Actor Alia Bhatt’s father, filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, has often spoken candidly about his personal life. In a 1998 interview with Rediff, Mahesh opened up about his parents’ religions – his father Nanabhai Bhatt was a Gujarati Brahmin, and mother Shirin Mohammad Ali was a Muslim.

He recalled how his mother was ‘a little embarrassed when he flaunted his Muslim roots’, adding she became ‘worried’, when he gave his daughters Alia and Shaheeh Bhatt ‘Muslim names’ Speaking about his parents, Mahesh had said in the old interview, “I had the best of both worlds.

My mother was a Shia Muslim, while my father was a janoi-clad man. He never pretended to be secular. What’s very interesting, both (father and mother) retained their individual faiths. They were madly in love but neither indulged in the farce of wanting to do things the other way.” Recalling life during the 1992 communal riots of Mumbai,...

Neetu Kapoor is celebrating her 66th birthday in style, enjoying a family getaway in the Swiss mountains with her daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni. To mark the occasion, several Bollywood celebrities, including her daughter-in-law Alia Bhatt and niece Kareena Kapoor Khan, shared heartfelt messages on social media.

Despite not being on the vacation with Neetu, Alia Bhatt took to Instagram to post a touching tribute. Sharing a photo of Neetu with her own mother, Soni Razdon, Alia wrote, “Happy birthday Mom! My pillar of strength, peace and all things fashion. Love you to the moon and back .”

Kareena Kapoor Khan also celebrated Neetu’s birthday on Instagram with a happy photo, captioned, “Happy Birthday to the most fit and inspiring Neetu Aunty.” Karisma Kapoor joined in, writing, “Happy Birthday to our Neetu Aunty.”

Neetu is vacationing in Switzerland with her daughter Riddhima, son-in-law Bharat Sahni, and granddaughter Samaira. Riddhima shared glimpses...

Alia Bhatt releasing her first book, Ed Finds A Home, at the Storyverse – Children’s Lit Fest in Mumbai. Alia was accompanied by her mother, Soni Razdan, and sister, Shaheen Bhatt, at the book release event. Radiating joy, Alia looked like a ray of sunshine in a sleeveless floral printed maxi dress. The vibrant floral print in pastel hues adorning her dress embraces perfect summer fashion vibes, making her outfit a true work of art.

During the event, Alia participated in a reading session for the audience, primarily consisting of children. Excerpts from the book were read by Soni Razdan, Shaheen Bhatt, and Alia herself. Following the reading session, Alia interacted with her young fans and sought their feedback. A video from the event went viral, capturing Alia introducing the book’s main characters to the audience. She humorously remarked, “I’m gonna stop right here. Because then nobody is going to buy this book.

Exclusive: A third season of Acorn TV and Channel 5 detective drama Dalgliesh has begun filming in Northern Ireland.

Produced by New Pictures (The Long Shadow) for Acorn and C5 in association with All3Media International, the third run will include lead actor Bertie Carvel making his directorial debut.

Another three P.D. James novels will be adapted for the season over two hour-long episodes each, in which Commander Dalgliesh is seen with Margaret Thatcher on the cusp of power in the UK. In the first book, Death in Holy Orders, Dalgliesh travels to a remote seminary overlooking a windswept lake, where a body has been found gruesomely murdered. Nearly everyone in the seminary has reason to resent the victim, and Dalgliesh and DS Tarrant must unpick a complicated set of motives to find their killer.

In the second, Cover Her Face, Dalgliesh investigates a murder in the Essex home of the Mehtas,...

Alia Bhatt’s journey into motherhood transformed her life, welcoming daughter Raha with husband Ranbir Kapoor. On Mother’s Day, she shared a glimpse of her celebrations and expressed love for her nearest and dearest.

In a heartwarming post, Alia celebrated family time, sharing a candid photo featuring her mother Soni Razdan, mother-in-law Neetu Kapoor, husband Ranbir, and sister Shaheen Bhatt.

Dressed in cozy white pajamas, they enjoyed a casual evening together, possibly at the same balcony where Alia and Ranbir tied the knot. Alia captioned the image, “precious moments with my precious ones. #happymothersday.”

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Alia Bhatt, fresh from her appearance at the Met Gala in New York, delighted fans with more glimpses of her red carpet extravaganza and behind-the-scenes moments on Instagram.

Kareena Kapoor’s Heartfelt Reaction

Her sister-in-law, Bollywood superstar Kareena Kapoor, couldn’t resist showering praise. Married to Kareena’s cousin Ranbir Kapoor, Alia received a heartfelt “Alia The Bestest” comment from Kareena Kapoor.

Alia’s mother, veteran actress Soni Razdan, added her admiration, describing Alia as “ethereal and beautiful.” Tanishaa Mukerji chimed in with “Lil princess” for the Bollywood diva.

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Indian producer Prerna Arora is including intimacy coordination clauses in actors’ legal agreements. Arora, known for acclaimed films “Toilet: Ek Prem Katha” and “Pari” is believed to be one of the first Indian producers to do so.

Intimacy coordination is a nascent field in Indian cinema with Aastha Khanna Bhardwaj (Netflix’s “Murder Mubarak”) being one of the pioneers in the Hindi-language Bollywood industry and Jayalakshmi Sundaresan (“Iruttu Araiyil Murattu Kuththu”) in the Tamil-language Kollywood industry. Shakun Batra’s Prime Video film “Gehraaiyaan,” headlined by Deepika Padukone, was one of the first Bollywood films to have a dedicated intimacy department and the team included Bhardwaj, Dar Gai and Neha Vyas.

Arora recognized the need to formalize protocols surrounding intimate scenes in response to industry-wide discussions on the importance of creating a supportive and respectful atmosphere on set.

“In light of recent conversations and movements within the global film industry, it...

In just two years of marriage, Alia Bhatt has undergone a remarkable transformation. Once known for her candid and sometimes clumsy demeanor during media interactions, she now exudes poise and grace, effortlessly balancing her professional commitments with her role as a wife and daughter-in-law.

Alia Bhatt’s Elegant Evolution

Alia’s relationship with her mother-in-law, Neetu Kapoor, is particularly heartwarming. Embraced by the Kapoor family, she seamlessly integrates into their fold, receiving abundant love and affection. Her recent gesture at the premiere of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s web series, “Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar,” further solidified her status as a beloved member of the clan.

Amidst the glitz and glamour of the star-studded event in Mumbai, it was Alia’s thoughtful gesture towards Neetu Kapoor that stole the show. Arriving with her own mother, Soni Razdan, Alia paused to welcome her Saasu-maa as they arrived simultaneously.

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Best Dressed Celebrities at the Heeramandi Screening ( Photo Credit – PR Image )

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s passion project has been transformed into a Netflix series. Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazar has been developing for a while, and the series will soon be streamable. The lives of the courtesans in Heeramandi’s old town are chronicled in the spic saga. The much-awaited show stars Aditi Rao Hydari Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Manisha Koirala, and numerous others. The grand show had a grand screening where celebrities like Alia Bhatt, Rashmika Mandanna, Mrunal Thakur, Ahsaasa Channa, and more pulled out all the stops for Bhansali and dressed to the nines.

The nawabs Fardeen Khan, Shekhar Suman, Taha Shah, And Adhyayan Suman will add more mystique and drama to the world of Heeramandi: The Diamon Bazar. The countdown to the premiere has officially begun for fans of grand productions and Bhansali’s cinematic artistry.

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali rolled out the red carpet for a special screening of his debut Netflix web series “Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar” in Mumbai. The star-studded event saw industry heavyweights like Alia Bhatt, Ananya Panday, and Salman Khan, alongside the stellar cast of the series – Aditi Rao Hydari, Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Sanjeeda Shaikh, and Sharmin Segal.

Alia Bhatt dazzles at the screening of ‘Hiramandi’

Alia Bhatt, accompanied by her mother Soni Razdan, and mother-in-law Neetu Kapoor, made a striking appearance. Alia donned an exquisite cream-colored sharara adorned with intricate embroidery, paired with statement earrings and high heels. Her effortless yet elegant ensemble turned heads on the red carpet.

The screening attracted a galaxy of stars, including Vicky Kaushal, Rekha, Karan Johar, and Pulkit Samrat, all dressed to impress. Each guest added to the glamour of the event with dazzling outfits and infectious energy.

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Though Friendship Day may be distant, Alia Bhatt’s Mom Soni Razdan, and her girl gang need no occasion to revel in their cherished bond. Recently, they gathered for a meetup filled with laughter, delicious food, and heartfelt conversations, spreading warmth and happiness to their fans and followers.

A Joyous Get-Together

Soni Razdan recently hosted a delightful gathering with her close friends, including Neena Gupta, entrepreneur Anu Ranjan, Sagari Nayak, and more. Laughter, delicious food, and heartfelt conversations made the evening truly memorable.

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Picture-Perfect Moment

Soni thrilled her followers, sharing a picture-perfect moment from their girls’ night out. The snapshot showcased the friends, elegantly attired in white, joyfully posing together on a sofa.

Summertime Vibes

In her caption, Soni playfully remarked about how all the friends coincidentally turned up in white attire, adding to the summertime vibes of the gathering.

Twinkle Khanna’s Reaction To Dancing At Dawood’s Party; Rajinikanth Nagarjuna’s Union, Badshah-Hania Aamir’s Dubai Meet. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

This week’s entertainment news brings exciting announcements, heartwarming celebrations, and a dash of social media drama. Bollywood fans are buzzing with the possibility of seeing veteran actors Rajinikanth and Nagarjuna share the screen again, while the sequel to Ajay Devgn’s popular rom-com “De De Pyaar De” is confirmed with a surprising new cast member. Meanwhile, proud parents-to-be Varun Dhawan and Natasha Dalal celebrated their upcoming arrival with a baby shower, and down south, the re-release of the Tamil classic “Ghilli” is proving to be a major hit.

From Priyanka Chopra’s new voice-acting role to Twinkle Khanna’s witty response to old rumours, there’s something for everyone in this entertainment roundup.

1. Varun Dhawan and Natasha Dalal Celebrate Upcoming Arrival with Intimate Baby Shower

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Koimoi News Wrap April 21, 2024 – All That Happened In Bollywood, TV & South ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

In Koimoi’s News Wrap for April 21, 2024, we have a huge deal for Jr Ntr’s upcoming pan-India film Devara. Meanwhile, a woman of the moment, Parineeti Chopra, opened up on the unfair competition in the industry and the dark side of Bollywood targeting roles. Spy Universe’s next offering, War 2, is getting bigger, with Hollywood connections hopping in, while the Gujarati film Vash will finally stream online.

Here is all that happened today in the world of Bollywood, TV & South.

Bollywood News 1. Pankaj Tripathi’s Personal Loss Pankaj Tripathi Loses His Brother-In-Law (Photo Credit –Instagram)

It was a heartbreaking day for Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi’s family as his sister battles in the ICU after a road accident while he lost his brother-in-law in the same accident. Our deepest condolences to the family. May...

Vidya Balan Talks About Being Judged(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Vidya Balan is currently enjoying the appreciation she is receiving for her recently released movie, Do Aur Do Pyaar. Directed by Shirsha Guha Thakurta, the film also stars Pratik Gandhi, Sendhil Ramamurthy and Ileana D’Cruz. The movie has received mostly positive reviews from critics. It’s the first theatrical release of 2024 for the talented actress.

After quite some time, Vidya is back on the big screen with a movie. The actress has been quite candid during the promotion of her new film. In several interviews, the Sherni actress has got candid about several incidents in the past that she had to face with directors or producers.

A Producer Judged Vidya Balan For Her Appearance

In an interview with Indian Express, Vidya Balan opened up about how a producer judged her for her appearance earlier in her career. The Do Aur Do Pyaar actress revealed,...

Esha Deol Brutally Trolled Over Allegedly Undergoing Lip Job!(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Esha Deol is currently making a lot of noise because of her recent spotting in Mathura. The actress offered her prayers at Vrindavan, but that’s not what’s headlining the news. Instead, her plumped lips have sparked rumors that she has gone under the knife. Scroll below for the reactions!

Earlier this year, Esha grabbed eyeballs over her broken marriage. The No Entry actress tied the knot with businessman Bharat Takhtani in 2012. They’re blessed with two daughters – Radhya (2017) and Miraya (2019). After 12 years of marriage, the couple separated in February 2024. The actress seemed to be listening to her heart and undergoing makeovers!

In a viral interaction with the media, Esha Deol was seen praising the development in Mathura. She also raved about the maintenance in Vrindavan and the progress made by the city. But all one could...

Soni Razdan Trolls Mukesh Khanna Over His Comments On Live-In Relationships!(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Veteran celebrities have sparked a debate over live-in relationships. Zeenat Aman first advised her fans to live together with their partners before involving the government and their families. Mumtaz brutally slammed her opinions, and Saira Banu picked the same side. In a recent post, Mukesh Khanna, who agrees with the duo, has been mocked by Soni Razdan. Scroll below for all the details!

Soni Razdan is the mother of Alia Bhatt. As most know, the Highway actress lived with her now-husband Ranbir Kapoor before they married in April 2022. In fact, they tied the knot on the balcony of the same house, which fans thought was adorable.

What Mukesh Khanna had said about live-in relationships

In a recent interview with Dainik Jagran, Mukesh Khanna stated live-in relationships are not recognized in our culture. He added, “Just imagine...

Veteran Bollywood actor Paresh Rawal is all set to join in on the cast of Prerna Arora’s upcoming Telugu film, ‘Hero Heeroine’. Scheduled to commence shooting on June 10, the film will feature Paresh Rawal as an on-screen Director in the Suresh Krissna directorial. The film also marks the Telugu debut of Divyah Khossla.

Directed by Suresh Krissna, ‘Hero Heeroine’ promises to deliver entertainment with a powerful message that aims to resonate with audiences worldwide. Paresh Rawal, known for his versatile acting skills, is stepping into the reel-life director’s chair for the first time, adding an exciting dimension to the project. Additionally, sources have revealed Soni Razdan, Rajeev Khandelwal, Tusshar Kapoor, Arbaaz Khan, Vinay Pathak and Ishita Chauhan are also a part of the cast of Prerna Arora’s ‘Hero Heeroine’. The source further revealed that two more talents are all set to join the ensemble cast and the...

Alia Bhatt on Friday celebrated her 31st birthday by cutting a cake outside her house with the paparazzi. A video shows Alia wearing a white tank top, matching jacket, and black joggers. With no makeup on, the diva has tied her hair back in a ponytail.

After seeing the cake with ‘Raha’s mom’ written on it, Alia gushed: ‘Ohhh how sweet… that’s so sweet!”

The visuals further show Alia making a wish and blowing the candle. She cut the cake and had a piece of it. The paps then gave her a bouquet of flowers.

The social media, meanwhile, is full of love and blessings for the birthday girl.

Kiara Advani wrote a birthday note for Alia, saying, “Happy birthday Alia … Wishing you the bestest year ahead. Keep shining.”

Manushi Chhillar said: “Happy birthday Alia … Hope your day is filled with love, hugs and cake!!”

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Alia Bhatt, the talented Bollywood actress, celebrated her 31st birthday with much joy and love in Mumbai on Thursday, March 14. The celebrations continued to overflow as her family and friends took to social media to shower her with heartfelt wishes on Friday, the 15th.

The birthday festivities commenced on Thursday evening with a delightful dinner gathering attended by Alia’s nearest and dearest. The paparazzi seized the opportunity to capture glimpses of the radiant birthday girl amidst the warmth of her loved ones.

The outpouring of love extended onto Instagram, where Alia’s mom-in-law Neetu Kapoor and her own mother, Soni Razdani, penned touching messages for her.

Neetu Kapoor, in a gesture filled with affection, shared an unseen picture of Alia accompanied by the words, “Happy birthday our sunshine. Thank you for being ours. Love you loads.” This sincere message reflected the bond shared between Alia and her mother-in-law, resonating...

Alia Bhatt on Friday is celebrating her 31st birthday, and the actress has been showered with love and blessings from her family members, Neetu Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Soni Razdan, Shaheen Bhatt, among others.

Alia, who is the daughter of filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt and actress Soni Razdan, made her Bollywood debut in Karan Johar’s 2012 movie ‘Student of the Year’.

The actress got married to actor Ranbir Kapoor in April 2022. The couple have a daughter, Raha.

On the occasion of her birthday, Alia’s mother-in-law Neetu took to Instagram stories and shared a smiling picture of the actress, who was most recently seen in ‘Heart of Stone’.

The post is captioned: “Happy birthday our sunshine…thank you for being ours…love you loads…”

Alia bhatt turns 31; kareena kapoor, neetu singh, soni razdan, rashmika mandanna shower love on 'queen of everyone's heart'

Ranbir’s cousin Kareena took to Instagram stories...

At a special screening of the upcoming Amazon Original Poacher in London, the guests heaped praise on the crime series, with overwhelmingly positive and promising reactions. Written, created, and directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Richie Mehta and produced by QC Entertainment, Poacher features an accomplished ensemble cast including Nimisha Sajayan, Roshan Mathew, and

Dibyendu Bhattacharya. The series is a riveting fictionalized dramatization of real-life events based on a group of Indian Forest Service officers, Ngo workers, police constables, and good Samaritans who risked their lives trying to track down and bring to justice the biggest elephant ivory poaching ring in the history of India.

Richie Mehta, along with Manish Menghani, director, content licensing at Prime Video India, Executive Producer, Alia Bhatt, and QC Entertainment’s principals Raymond Mansfield and Sean McKittrick visited London for the publicity of the series ahead of its global streaming premiere. Celebrities including Freida Pinto, Gurinder Chadha,...

Recently, Soni Razdan, the mother of Alia Bhatt, shared a touching fan-made picture on her Instagram Stories. The image depicted the late Rishi Kapoor lovingly cradling a child, with the face of his granddaughter, Raha Kapoor, digitally edited onto the picture. Overwhelmed by the heartfelt tribute, Soni expressed her gratitude, stating, “This is such a great edit it fills our hearts with happiness. Thank you,” accompanied by folded hands and a purple heart emoji.

Soni further tagged her daughter, Alia Bhatt, and Ranbir Kapoor’s sister, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, in her story. Reposting Soni Razdan’s story, Neetu Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor’s wife, also appreciated the edit, describing it as “too adorable,” accompanied by a smiling face with hearts emoji.

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The fan-made picture stirred emotions among Raha’s family members, eliciting reactions of immense happiness from both Soni Razdan and Neetu Kapoor.

Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar’s Indian studio Excel Entertainment has boarded Danish Renzu’s film “Songs of Paradise” as a producer.

“Songs of Paradise” tells the story of the first female singer at Radio Kashmir, a radio station in the valley of Kashmir, a paradise on earth marred by conflict. The film is inspired by the music and songs of Raj Begum (1927-2016). It explores Begum’s journey of becoming a singer at a time when women had limited rights. It highlights the people who opened doors for female artists in the valley and helped them break barriers and stereotypes.

Saba Azad (“Rocket Boys”) plays the lead role. The cast also includes Soni Razdan (“Pippa”), Zain Khan Durrani (“Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy”), Taaruk Raina (“Mismatched”), Sheebha Chaddha (“The Trial”), Shishir Sharma (“Kazi”) and Lillette Dubey (“Made in Heaven”).

Producers include Sidhwani, Akhtar, Shafat Qazi, Renzu and Kassim Jagmagia.

Mumbai, Dec 25 (Ians) Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, who attended an intimate Christmas celebration at her father Mahesh Bhatt’s residence, dropped photos from the party, expressing that she is “grateful for this bunch.”

Alia attended the Christmas bash with her husband and actor Ranbir Kapoor, sister Shaheen, filmmaker Karan Johar and Ayan Mukerji.

The ‘2 States’ actress looked her gorgeous best in an olive green coloured one-shoulder dress, and a Santa headband. With a no-makeup look, Alia flaunted her natural glow and dimpled smile.

The pictures show Alia adorably holding her mother Soni Razdan and sister Shaheen close to her.

The other photo shows Ranbir and Alia sitting on the couch, with the former holding his ladylove tightly and giving her a kiss on the cheeks.

We also see Alia swirling around in a joyous manner, and get a cute glimpse of Christmas decoration with her daughter Raha’s name on it.

Indian restaurants in London’s Southall neighborhood kept Bollywood star Alia Bhatt happy while working on location for her Hollywood debut, “Heart of Stone.”

The 2023 Netflix thriller, directed by Tom Harper and co-starring Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan, in which Bhatt plays globe-trotting hacker Keya Dhawan, spent two months shooting in London — a long time away from her usual haunts.

“I really needed Indian food,” she told Variety at the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah, where she is part of the “In Conversation” side-bar.

The crew “were telling [me] where all these spots are — Southall, where you have amazing Indian restaurants. They got me some Indian food that really sated my tummy. There are so many Indian restaurants in London that it made me much more comfortable.”

Bhatt comes from Bollywood royalty — her father Mahesh Bhatt is a famous director, and her mother Soni Razdan, an actor. Razdan was born in Birmingham,...

Indian filmmaker and TV personality Karan Johar has become the first Indian director to receive the Variety Vanguard Award, presented by the Red Sea International Film Festival, recognizing industry leaders who have significantly contributed to the global entertainment business. On Saturday, Variety’s executive editor of film and media, Tatiana Siegel, handed Johar his award at the third edition of the film festival, followed by a career-spanning conversation.

The director-producer-tv host came out of a seven-year directing hiatus with the highly successful “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.” The pause, the filmmaker says, was due to his busy schedule as head of the production company Dharma Productions and the host of “Koffee With Karan,” one of India’s longest-running and most popular talk shows.

“Being a studio head, you have many responsibilities and I wanted to direct more often. My primary passion is being a director,” he said. “When I sleep at night,...

Animal Early Reviews Out!(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Ranbir Kapoor is all set to roar in theatres tomorrow as his upcoming film Animal is all set to the screens. With just a few hours left for its mega release, the makers hosted a screening for their close industry friends and families. This evening, Rk was snapped with his mother, Neetu Kapoor, wife Alia Bhatt, her family Shaheen Bhatt, Mahesh Bhatt and Soni Razdan, co-star Rashmika Mandanna, Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoor for the star-studded premiere of the film.

Helmed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the film will face a massive box-office clash with Vicky Kaushal’s Sam Bahadur, directed by Meghna Gulzar. While fans are eagerly waiting for both films to hit the big screens and set the box offices on fire, early reviews of the Ranbir Kapoor starrer have already surfaced. Yes, that’s true!

A few entertainment portals have reviewed...

Actress Alia Bhatt showered birthday love on her elder sister Shaheen, by jotting down a sweet poem for her, calling her the ‘sunshine’ of her life. Alia and Shaheen are daughters of filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, and actress Soni Razdan. Taking to Instagram, Alia dropped a string of unseen pictures with her sister, which includes one childhood photo of the siblings.

Along with the photos, the ‘Raazi’ actress wrote: “you are joy … you are light… may we every now and then have a fight… you are sunshine, you are breeze.. please please always take care of your knees

I am not a writer.. I am not a poet.. I’m just your loving sister and I’m sure you know it happy birthday my sweetie”.

Dia Mirza commented on the post and wrote: “Happy birthday Shaheen”.

Shaheen also took to Instagram and dropped pictures with Alia, her parents, Ranbir Kapoor, Pooja Bhatt etc.

Actress Alia Bhatt showered birthday love on her elder sister Shaheen, by jotting down a sweet poem for her, calling her the ‘sunshine’ of her life. Alia and Shaheen are daughters of filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, and actress Soni Razdan. Taking to Instagram, Alia dropped a string of unseen pictures with her sister, which includes one childhood photo of the siblings.

Along with the photos, the ‘Raazi’ actress wrote: “you are joy … you are light… may we every now and then have a fight… you are sunshine, you are breeze.. please please always take care of your knees

I am not a writer.. I am not a poet.. I’m just your loving sister and I’m sure you know it happy birthday my sweetie”.

Dia Mirza commented on the post and wrote: “Happy birthday Shaheen”.

Shaheen also took to Instagram and dropped pictures with Alia, her parents, Ranbir Kapoor, Pooja Bhatt etc.