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Aamir Khan’s latest release Sitaare Zameen Par is now playing in theatres and is being admired by critics and audiences. It remains to be seen whether it becomes the hit film the perfectionist actor has been waiting for. Over the years, the celebrated star has delivered many stellar performances. But when it comes to films that have scored the highest on Rotten Tomatoes, three stand out above the rest. Many might assume they’re Lagaan, Dangal, or Taare Zameen Par. Interestingly, that’s not the case. Read on to find out which three Aamir Khan movies have a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score.

1. Fanaa Release Year – 2006 Rotten Tomatoes Score – 100% Director – Kunal Kohli Streaming On – Amazon Prime Video

Plot: The romantic thriller follows a blind Kashmiri girl, Zooni (played by Kajol), who travels to Delhi with her friends. There, she meets a charming and flirtatious tour guide,...

Imtiaz Ali’s debut Socha Na Tha released on 4 March, 2005 offers the comfort of muted mobility. Much of the movement afforded to this slight concoction of urban chic is self-serving and finally futile. But it’s fun while it lasts.Except for the occasional vulgarity, the dialogues by Ishan Trivedi are supple and tongue-in-cheek. But like much of what goes into the plot, the words are finally more emblems of contemporary connectivity than real people caught in situations of real interaction. Whether it’s the hero breaking into a jig at a traffic jam or the heroine making a face in the mirror, you know these youngsters are getting cute for the camera.

The whole ambience exudes a kind of enthusiastic youthful energy that Farhan Akhtar conceptualised for his trend-setting urban fable Dil Chahta Hai. In fact, the film’s theme of a don’t-care-a-damn dude’s falling in love...

Nani’s Look From The Paradise Film(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Back on March 26, 2025, the team behind The Paradise, even before the production of the film began, publicly announced the theatrical release date of the project, precisely one year from that date. So, the film was originally scheduled to release in theatres on March 26, 2026.

However, reports are now emerging that this release date might not be possible. According to Telugu 360, the shooting for the film was supposed to begin in May 2025, but it has not yet started. It is now expected to commence in August.

The film was originally planned to wrap up sooner, but the shoot is now expected to take significantly longer than anticipated.

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Aamir Khan’s 10 Best Movies To Watch On Ott (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

Aamir Khan’s next film, Sitaare Zameen Par, is slated for a theatrical release on June 20th, 2025. As fans eagerly await the film’s release, we’ve rounded up a list of the top ten highest-rated Aamir Khan films, ranked by their IMDb ratings. To keep it practical, we’ve only included films currently available on Indian Ott platforms, making it easy for you to stream these acclaimed movies before Sitaare Zameen Par hits the big screen.

1. 3 Idiots Year of Release – 2009 Available On – Amazon Prime Video IMDb Rating – 8.4/10

Plot: The buddy comedy film starts with two college friends, Farhan (R. Madhavan) and Raju (Sharman Joshi), who are in search of their long-lost friend Rancho (Aamir Khan), a charismatic genius who disappeared after college. The film also focuses on the time the three friends spent on the campus...

Subhash K Jha shines the light on Kitne Door… Kitne Paas , which starred Fardeen Khan and Amrita Arora, as it completes 23 years in another terrific edition of his This Day That Year column.

For whatever it may be worth, this is the best film that the prolific Gujarati-Hindi veteran moviemaker Mehul Kumar has made. After unleashing a blizzard of bloodied melodrama in films with names like Nafrat Ki Aandhi and Tiranga, Mehul Kumar goes young, soft, and sometimes subtle in Kitne Door… Kitne Paas ….Well, not quite subtle because his Gujarati melodramatic antecedents keep surfacing in the most unpleasant comic sequences that have us squirming in our seats.

But there’s evidence here of some poised writing as two young bubbly NRIs take off together from “America” (Australia is passed off as Trump-country in the film) to get into arranged marriages back home in India. On the way, they fight...

Subhash K Jha, in another This Day That Year feature, he takes a look back at the fabulous satire of Shyam Benegal’s Well Done Abba, which released in 2009.

Drawn from the innermost recesses of its extraordinarily versatile, profound, and prolific creator’s mind, somewhat like the water that emerges from Boman Irani’s well at the end of this delicately-drawn satire on babu-giri and red-tapism, Well Done Abba is a little sparkling gem of a film.

Its humour, warmth and tenderness are not as easily obtainable as in Benegal’s previous comedy Welcome To Sajjanpur, which was far more readily and immediately engaging. Well Done Abba takes longer to settle and sink into our satiated sensibilities. Long parts of the film describing the Hyderabadi protagonist Armaan Ali’s (Boman Irani) close encounters with babu-giri and the bewildering maze of the bureaucracy (somewhat like Pankaj Kapoor in the serial Office Office...

Will Mohan Babu Face-Off Against Nani In The Paradise? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Nani is gearing up for his next anticipated movie, titled The Paradise. The movie is already creating buzz among the audience, and the recent update adds major development to the film. According to 123Telugu, veteran actor Mohan Babu is expected to join the cast in a crucial role.

Mohan is reportedly set to play the antagonist in The Paradise movie. After this news, fans’ excitement escalated to new heights, as they were keen to see the face-off between the legendary Mohan Babu and the Natural Star Nani.

Mohan Babu Vs Nani – A Powerful Clash On-Screen!

The Paradise is an action-drama film with an interesting storyline. Mohan Babu‘s role is closely guarded, but sources indicate that he will play a strong and authoritative figure who will be pitted against Nani. However, it is essential to note that the...

Director Srikanth Odela Reveals the Story Behind Nani’s Hairstyle (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Director Srikanth Odela has taken the film industry by surprise with his upcoming movie The Paradise. The film stars Nani in a completely new avatar and his look in the teaser made everyone surprised. Meanwhile, the film promises a unique storyline and boasts a massive budget. It is set to hit theaters on March 26, 2026.

The recently released glimpse of the film has generated immense buzz. Nani’s braided hairstyle and hand tattoo have become major talking points. The tattoo, which features a cuss wor,d has sparked discussions, while his ponytail look has added to the intrigue.

Amidst this, Srikanth Odela recently opened up about the inspiration behind Nani’s hairstyle, sharing an emotional backstory. He revealed that during his childhood, his mother used to braid his hair and he continued this style until fifth grade. But,...

Actor Nani and director Srikanth Odela are joining forces again for “The Paradise,” a Telugu action thriller set to hit theaters on March 26, 2026. This time, they’re diving into a gritty story about a marginalized tribe battling for their rights in 1980s Secunderabad. The film promises to be a raw, unfiltered look at societal prejudice, with Nani calling it “India’s ‘Mad Max’” and Odela vowing to deliver a tale that’s both authentic and hard-hitting.

The movie centers on an outcast group, compared to crows, who’ve been denied basic rights like citizenship. Their hope lies in an unlikely figure—described as “a bastard”—who rises to lead them against a system built to crush them. Nani plays this fierce protagonist, sporting twin braids in a striking new look that’s already grabbing attention. Odela, who broke out with his 2023 hit “Dasara” starring Nani, says the film’s core...

If you are a South Indian movie geek, then you must have watched Nani playing plenty of amiable and charming roles, but in The Paradise, he comes with something absolutely jaw-dropping, which is something we wouldn’t have given a thought to. Nani from the very start is renowned for his ability and versatility to connect out with the audiences. Hence, he is all decked out to take the whole Indian film industry by storm through his upcoming blockbuster project, which is titled The Paradise. Let’s roll the ball together to see what it holds for us, so let’s start now to explore!

Quick Rundown of the Movie: The Paradise

The movie is directed by Srikanth Odela, and it features therming star Nani and Sonali Kulkarni. The production of the movie is done by Sudhakar Cherukuri, Gopi Chand Innamuri, and Abinav Waddypally, while the music composition is looked after by Anirudh Ravichander.

The Nana Patekar-John Abraham film, Taxi No 9211, released 19 years ago and Subhash K Jha looks back at the movie that is a drama, a thriller and a comedy all rolled into one.

Milan Luthria’s Taxi No 9211 is a fearless fable about the feel before the fall. The ‘heroes’—if one may call them that—are two losers from two totally different stratas of life. Nana Patekar is the inebriated, sullen, deceitful taxi driver who has told his wife (Sonali Kulkarni) and son that he’s a government officer.

Broken rule: never lie about your job when you’re on the road all the time.

John Abraham is the spoilt rich heir who spends his time drinking, fornicating, and making out with hedonism.

Broken rule: don’t tempt a nemesis into catching up.

As luck and scriptwriter Rajat Aroraa would have it, the two unlikely ‘heroes’ end...

Did they cast a senior Bollywood actress to play Nani’s mother? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Sonal Kulkarni is well known for her role in the films Dil Chahta Hai, Mission Kashmir, and now Love Sitara. The actress is actively working on Ott and was last seen in the web series Manvat Murders.

As per the latest reports, Sonali will be seen playing a pivotal role in Nani and Srikanth Odela’s upcoming film titled The Paradise. The film is produced by Sudha Cherukuri and is bankrolled under Slv Cinemas.

The actress was in Hyderabad in October for a look test to play Nani’s mother on screen and has been finalized as well. A source from inside said, “We have looked at many yesteryear heroines as well. But when we saw Sonali Kulkarni garu, we felt like she was a new face to the audience in the south and would be making an impact.

When Saif Ali Khan Rejected Dil Chahta Hai ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The 2001 film Dil Chahta Hai remains a landmark film when it comes to the theme of friendship. The Farhan Akhtar directorial starred Aamir Khan, Akshaye Khanna, and Saif Ali Khan in the lead roles and still remains etched in the hearts of all the cinema enthusiasts. However, did you know that Saif had almost rejected the film? Yes, you heard that right! The actor had turned down the film initially because he was not convinced about the length of his role.

In an interaction with journalist Nilufer Qureshi in 2001, Saif Ali Khan revealed that he had turned down Dil Chahta Hai at first and that it was only after the reassurances from Dimple Kapadia and Javed Akhtar, that he decided to change his decision. And the rest we know is history! The Kal Ho Na Ho actor said, “I...

Swwapnil Joshi Talks About The Success Of Marathi Cinema! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Marathi films have witnessed an unprecedented success in the recent times. One of the major reasons that contributed to this success is a very, very controlled budget despite having a plethora of stars, on board. We exclusively connected to superstar Swwapnil Joshi, who talked at length about the success of his recent Marathi film and discussed his upcoming project, Sushila-Sujit.

This year, Marathi Cinema has already delivered 97 feature films. Discussing the success of these films, the Navra Maza Navsacha 2 actor said, “I think I am extremely proud of being a part of that journey. Whenever you talk very humbly, I feel that I am one of the people responsible for this. It is extremely important for me to be saying it, but the numbers speak for themselves. Two of the biggest hits this year have been my films.

Love, Sitara is a Zee5 Global Original film that explores the story of a family based in Kerala. As the female lead plans to get married to her long-time boyfriend at her hometown, unpleasant secrets start to emerge shortly before the wedding. This is a tale of a dysfunctional family, and there are a few characters in the film and most of them are morally gray.

Spoilers Ahead

Sitara

Sobhita Dhulipala, as Sitara, is a young and successful interior designer who has decided to get married to her longtime boyfriend Arjun. Unbeknownst to anyone, including Arjun, she is pregnant, which is why she’s decided to tie the knot. As she plans to have their wedding at her grandmother’s home in Kerala, she finds herself surrounded by her parents, aunt, neighbors, and her best friend. Sitara’s aunt, Hema Chechi, is her closest confidante, and she considers her to be a role model.

Renowned filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, makes a significant return to Marathi entertainment with his upcoming Marathi crime thriller series, “Manvat Murders”, as an actor. He was last seen in the Marathi film, “Ventilator” (2016), which was directed by the National Award winning Director, Rajesh Mapuskar and produced by Priyanka Chopra.

The trailer for “Manvat Murders” starring Ashutosh Gowariker, Makarand Anaspure, Sonali Kulkarni, and Sai Tamhankar, unveiled the chilling tale of a series of brutal murders that shook a small village in Marathwada from 1972 to 1974. Based on the autobiographical work of Cid Ramakant S. Kulkarni, “Footprints on the Sand of Crime”, the series follows the investigation led by the esteemed officer, played by Ashutosh.

Ashutosh will be seen highlighting the unwavering commitment, persistence, and expertise of Ramakant Kulkarni, needed to unravel the most complex cases and face the challenges in solving the series of mysterious murders in rural Maharashtra during the 1970s. The...

Farhan Akhtar On Dil Chahta Hai Casting ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Farhan Akhtar made his directorial debut with Dil Chahta Hai in 2001. The film stars Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Preity Zinta, Sonali Kulkarni, and Dimple Kapadia. It’s a story of three friends who understand love, life, and its challenges with age. Dch is cited as one of the best Hindi movies depicting friendships and adulting.

What makes Dil Chahta Hai more enjoyable is its casting. Aamir, Saif and Akshaye delivered terrific performances. One cannot imagine anyone else playing Akash, Sameer and Siddharth. But did you know Farhan Akhtar wanted Hrithik Roshan and Abhishek Bachchan in it?

( Photo Credit – YouTube ) Farhan Akhtar On Wanting Hrithik Roshan and Abhishek Bachchan In Dil Chahta Hai

In an interview, Farhan Akhtar said, “Jab maine kahani pitch karna shuru ki thi, the three people I had in my mind, given the age of the characters.

Chandu Champion Box Office Collection Day 4 Early Estimates (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Chandu Champion ended its opening weekend on a promising note. The sports biographical drama got an added benefit on Monday due to Eid Ul Adha. Unfortunately, Kartik Aaryan starrer couldn’t make the most of it, despite little to no competition at the box office. Scroll below for early trends for day 4.

Directed by Kabir Khan, Chandu Champion is based on the life of India’s first Paralympics gold medallist, Murlikant Petkar. The film hit the theatres on June 14, 2024. It received favorable reviews, with the masses praising Kartik Aaryan’s transformation and acting chops. The film largely depended on word of mouth, and it did play its magic in the opening weekend.

Chandu Champion Box Office Collection

The sports drama was expected to open with a double-digit score, but box office collections remained just about fair, with 5.40 crores coming in.

Chandu Champion Star Kartik Aaryan On Box Office(Photo Credit –YouTube)

Kartik Aaryan had his first release of 2024 with Chandu Champion. Directed by Kabir Khan, the film is a sports biopic based on the life of India’s first Paralympic Gold medalist, Murlikant Petkar. It also stars Vijay Raaz, Sonali Kulkarni, Bhuvan Arora, Yashpal Sharma, Rajpal Yadav, Shreyas Talpade, and Aniruddh Dave.

Chandu Champion was released in theatres on June 14, 2024. The film received mostly positive reviews from film critics. Even the fans are in awe of Kartik’s solid performance as Murlikant Petkar. However, the film is earning less than expected at the box office. As per the latest update, Kartik Aaryan’s film has earned approximately 24.11 crores at the box office so far. In an interview, the actor was asked if the numbers affect him.

Kartik Aaryan On Chandu Champion’s Box Office

In an interview, the Freddy star...

Mumbai, Dec 10 (Ians) Actress Rupali Ganguly, who is known for her roles in ‘Sarabhai vs Sarabhai’, ‘Anupamaa’ and others, on Sunday attended a ‘Saree Walkathon’ for an initiative for furry friends, and met “precious” Sonali Bendre, and “favourite” singer Falguni Pathak.

Taking to Instagram, Rupali shared a string of photos, wherein we can see her wearing a saree and posing with Sonali Bendre, Sonali Kulkarni, Mini Mathur, Falguni, Jannat Zubair and others. All the actresses were dressed in the saree.

Along with the photos, the 46-year-old actress penned a long note, which read: “Sun kissed and glowing… Every woman out there on this beautiful Sunday morning at Stride with Pride was beautiful. such a fantastic initiative @poonam.mahajan – my fellow fur babies ki sevadhaari Superb tha saree ke saath walking shoes Sareethon.”

“Anupamaa ne bhi yehi kiya tha … so good to see reel translate into real. Met precious people after...

Mumbai, Dec 10 (Ians) Actress Rupali Ganguly, who is known for her roles in ‘Sarabhai vs Sarabhai’, ‘Anupamaa’ and others, on Sunday attended a ‘Saree Walkathon’ for an initiative for furry friends, and met “precious” Sonali Bendre, and “favourite” singer Falguni Pathak.

Taking to Instagram, Rupali shared a string of photos, wherein we can see her wearing a saree and posing with Sonali Bendre, Sonali Kulkarni, Mini Mathur, Falguni, Jannat Zubair and others. All the actresses were dressed in the saree.

Along with the photos, the 46-year-old actress penned a long note, which read: “Sun kissed and glowing… Every woman out there on this beautiful Sunday morning at Stride with Pride was beautiful. such a fantastic initiative @poonam.mahajan – my fellow fur babies ki sevadhaari Superb tha saree ke saath walking shoes Sareethon.”

“Anupamaa ne bhi yehi kiya tha … so good to see reel translate into real. Met precious people after...

Mumbai, Dec 10 (Ians) Bollywood actor and filmmaker Farhan Akhtar took a stroll down the memory lane and revisited the iconic location of Chapora Fort in Goa, after 23 years of shooting comedy drama ‘Dil Chahta Hai’.

The movie was the directorial debut of Farhan, and stars Aamir Khan (Akash), Saif Ali Khan (Sameer) and Akshaye Khanna (Sid) in the lead roles.

The title track of the movie sung by Shankar Mahadevan and Clinton Cerejo was shot at the Chapora Fort.

Taking to Instagram, Farhan shared a breathtaking picture, wherein we can see him posing against the sun, while sitting on a wall.

He is accompanied by director Shujaat Saudagar, who is known for directing ‘Rock On 2’, and ‘Bambai Meri Jaan’.

Farhan is seen wearing a dark grey jacket, tee shirt and blue denim pants. They are posing candidly against the backdrop of the sunset.

Along with the photo, he wrote: “First...

Mumbai, Dec 10 (Ians) Bollywood actor and filmmaker Farhan Akhtar took a stroll down the memory lane and revisited the iconic location of Chapora Fort in Goa, after 23 years of shooting comedy drama ‘Dil Chahta Hai’.

The movie was the directorial debut of Farhan, and stars Aamir Khan (Akash), Saif Ali Khan (Sameer) and Akshaye Khanna (Sid) in the lead roles.

The title track of the movie sung by Shankar Mahadevan and Clinton Cerejo was shot at the Chapora Fort.

Taking to Instagram, Farhan shared a breathtaking picture, wherein we can see him posing against the sun, while sitting on a wall.

He is accompanied by director Shujaat Saudagar, who is known for directing ‘Rock On 2’, and ‘Bambai Meri Jaan’.

Farhan is seen wearing a dark grey jacket, tee shirt and blue denim pants. They are posing candidly against the backdrop of the sunset.

Along with the photo, he wrote: “First...

New Delhi, July 31 (Ians) More than six in 10 Indians (67 per cent) said that the majority of their mobile banking logins are simply to check account balances, a new report said on Monday. According to the global It services firm Accenture, only 42 per cent of respondents rated their primary bank’s customer service as excellent and more than half (54 per cent) had problems getting human support when they needed it.

“Banks in India have achieved significant digital penetration across their value chain. But they are now faced with the reality that digital channels are functionally correct but emotionally devoid. Banks need to bridge this divide by humanising and personalising digital transactions,” said Sonali Kulkarni, Lead — Financial Services, Accenture in India.

The report surveyed 49,000 consumers across 33 countries, including 2,000 in India.

Moreover, the report found that about 36 per cent rated their bank highly in terms of the range of products and services offered,...

Actor Vaibhav Tatwawadi, who is known for his work in the family drama show ‘Nirmal Pathak Ki Ghar Wapsi’, will be soon seen in the upcoming Marathi film ‘Gulabjaam 2’.

The film is a sequel to the 2018 release ‘Gulabjaam’ which was directed by Sachin Kundalkar.

‘Gulabjaam 2’ also stars Sonali Kulkarni, who acted in the first part as well, and sees Sachin Kundalkar reprising his role as a director.

Confirming the same, Vaibhav stated, “God has been really kind and it feels great to announce being part of such spectacular projects! Working with Sachin Kundalkar has always been a great experience. It will be my first film with Sonali and I am really looking forward to how things unfold and the magic we create with ‘Gulabjaam 2’.”

Talking about reuniting with Sachin, the actor told Ians: “Sachin’s exceptional directorial vision, innate understanding of framing, and remarkable writing prowess place him ahead of...

Mumbai, June 27 (Ians) Actress Waluscha De Sousa, who played a negative role in the second season of ‘Crackdown’, has shared that she never expected that playing a negative character would bring her so much love and appreciation from the audience.

In the show, Waluscha De Sousa played the role of Garima Kalra.

She spoke about the twists her character went through in the second season. “The twists came in towards the end of season 1 and the second season saw me in a completely different avatar. I had never expected that a negative character could get so much love from the audience. Wherever I am going, people are talking about my role. They are loving my anger, revenge and ruthlessness in the show and are asking if I would be there in the third season or not”.

Her character has done some good action sequences in the scene.

When asked what...

Mumbai, May 31 (Ians) Actress Nimrat Kaur, who essays the role of a student counsellor in the upcoming streaming series ‘School of Lies’, feels that parents need to be extremely careful with how they conduct themselves around their kids as kids today are fast learners and the behaviour of parents leaves a fine imprint on the kids in their formative years.

Wrapped in the intense mystery of a missing child, ‘School of Lies’ showcases the journey of teenagers in a boarding school.

Talking about how the dynamics between parents and their child are changing, Nimrat told Ians, “Young kids nowadays have a mind of their own, they want to make their own choices and are so ahead of everything all the time. Parents have to be very careful with how they conduct themselves around their kids. I think growing up, things were much simpler for us, especially the fact that the...

Mumbai, May 30 (Ians) Actress Nimrat Kaur has spilled the beans on her equation with the children on the upcoming series ‘School Of Lies’ and how she was indeed marvelled by their skills and talent.

Talking about this, Nimrat said: “Most of the scenes that I have with the kids are nice and light. I kept myself extremely accessible for the kids to chit-chat with so that they feel happy and Avinash was wonderful in leading that from the front, so that nobody feels awkward or restrained in any way.”

“A lot of my work was, in particular, with one actor – Varin Roopani who plays Vikram. He was a real pleasure to work with and someone so ahead of his years, I marvelled at his intellect. We had some really interesting conversations, off camera, regarding life and taste in books and movies and music.”

She added: “Growing up, I was just...

Actress Nimrat Kaur, who is set to headline the Ott series ‘School Of Lies’, has spilled the beans on her admiration for her director and what made her say yes to streaming series.

The show came to her when she was looking for something diametrically opposite but she couldn’t resist giving her nod to the show after being enticed by its writing.

Talking about the show, Nimrat said, “While I was personally looking for something light, when ‘School of Lies’ came to me, there was something about the subject that drew me towards it. It’s a very important story that needs to be told, and I felt very compelled to be a part of this world. I had always been a very big admirer of Avinash Arun’s work, right from the days of ‘Killa’, his much celebrated Marathi film and wanted to collaborate with him”.

The show,...

The trailer of the upcoming streaming show ‘School of Lies’ was unveiled on Wednesday. It presents the story of a missing school boy and how the entire machinery by the school and cops is put in action to find the missing boy.

The trailer follows the Rise – the boarding school, as a 12-year-old Shakti goes missing, things start to spiral out of control, revealing the hidden skeletons in the closet of the boarding school. It shows Nimrat Kaur in the role of a school counsellor who talks to the students to uncover the mystery behind the boy’s disappearance.

Talking about the series, Nimrat Kaur said, “With the shoot of ‘School of Lies’, I learnt about the layered complexities of children and how they can reveal a new side to them every step of the way. This unique series, inspired by real life events, brings forth mind boggling unpredictable occurrences...

High-octane action drama/espionage series ‘Crackdown’, revolving around Raw’s special ops team trying to crack through multiple smaller decoys to uncover a larger conspiracy, and prevent a major threat to national security, has been renewed for the second season.

The trailer will be out on May 20 and the makers will announce the streaming date shortly.

Jio Cinema’s official handle shared the deets on the second season. It said: “Brace yourself as the Ultimate Spy Thriller Returns! #Crackdown2 is back, and this time it’s a race against time! Trailer drops 20 May on #JioCinema.”

‘Crackdown’ is helmed by ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’ maker Apoorva Lakhia, who is also directing the second season. The ensemble cast includes Saqib Saleem in the lead role, along with Shriya Pilgaonkar, Freddy Daruwala, Sonali Kulkarni, Ankur Bhatia, Hemant Kher, Rajesh Tailang and Waluscha De Sousa.

The plot revolves around the life of Raw agents as...

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Amazon Freevee has released the first images of Mischa Barton in the revival of long-running Australian soap “Neighbours,” production on which started April 17 in Melbourne. The images also feature cast members Jackie Woodburne and Alan Fletcher.

Alan Fletcher, Mischa Barton, Jackie Woodburne

The new series will premiere exclusively for free on Amazon Freevee in the U.K. and U.S. this fall and will include streaming rights to thousands of episodes from the previous seasons, which will be available prior to the new series’ premiere. The series will also stream on SVOD counterpart Prime Video in Australia, New Zealand and Canada. Australia’s Network 10, the home of “Neighbours” for 36 years, will retain first-run rights in the country.

The new season is a continuation of the long-running daily drama series about the lives, loves and challenges of the residents on Ramsay Street in Erinsborough, Australia, a fictional suburb of Melbourne.

Mumbai, March 19 (Ians) Actress Sonali Kulkarni, who is known for her work in Marathi cinema and Hindi films like ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ and ‘Taxi No. 9211, recently said at an event that “Indian girls are lazy.”

She said that girls look for well-to-do boyfriends or husbands to fulfil their needs instead of being passionate about their own careers. Soon after the statement came out, the actress started receiving the flak on the Internet.

The actress took to her Instagram and shared an apology note. She wrote in the caption: “But you were right! Women who haven’t understood the context probably are hurt but on an honest note, whatever you said was right. Also, it wasn’t about every woman, it was about a few women who genuinely want it easy.”

The note started off as it read: “I’m overwhelmed with the feedback I’m receiving. I would like to thank all of you,...

Prime Video unveiled the trailer of the must-watch, upcoming light-hearted dramedy ‘Half Pants Full Pants’, which will remind audiences of the joyous moments of their childhood days. The series not only gives a glimpse of an innocent worldview of a child but also showcases the universal story of Child Vs Man. Adapted from Anand Suspi’s eponymous book, directed by V K Prakash, the series stars Ashwanth Ashokkumar, Ashish Vidyarthi, Sonali Kulkarni and Kartik Vijan in the lead roles. Half Pants Full Pants is all set for exclusive global premiere from 16th December, 2022.

Set in an idyllic town of South India, the trailer takes audiences into the simple world and life of this young boy Anand aka Dabba, his family and friends as he goes on endless adventures to chase his dreams, making audiences yearn for magic and masti of modest yet endearing times.

Talking about the series, National Award winner Ashish Vidyarthi,...

Prime Video today announced the premiere of its latest comedy-drama, Half Pants Full Pants on the service from December 16. The eight-episode light-hearted series showcases joyful moments from one’s childhood and promises to be a delightful nostalgic ride. Produced by Oml Studios and directed by V K Prakash, the series stars child actors Ashwanth Ashokkumar and Kartik Vijan along with renowned actors Ashish Vidyarthi and Sonali Kulkarni.

Adapted from Anand Suspi’s eponymous book, Half Pants Full Pants is set in a small town in South India, before the age of internet and mobiles, where the adventurous and ambitious 7-year-old boy Anand aka Dabba lives. He along with his friend, the obedient and well-mannered Giddi go on adventures that will warm audiences’ hearts and make them miss the good old simple days of mischief and innocence.

“Half Pants Full Pants is an experience that takes us back to a simpler...

Actor Rohit Pathak, who is currently seen in the web series ‘Dharavi Bank’, talks about his role and how it was to work with Suniel Shetty in it.

He says: “I’m playing the role of Thalaivan’s (Suniel Shetty) son-in-law and his right hand man named Rajan. I personally don’t need any preparation because I only follow the writer’s script and director’s vision to portray the part. So, it wasn’t very difficult for me to play the role.”

While briefing about his bond with Suniel, he adds: “I had most of my scenes with him. He has his own unique style, and aura and is a huge star of the 90s. But he never carries that baggage of being a star, there was so much comfort between us.”

“We shared a good rapport with each other and spent a lot of quality time discussing his films,...

‘Sacred Games’ actor Luke Kenny shared how he prepared to play the role of a visually challenged character in the web series ‘Dharavi Bank’.

He said: “For Dharavi Bank’s Michael, I underwent one of the most difficult and complicated preparations. You know when one of your senses is blocked, you take some time to work around with the rest of them. But the credit for my performance goes to Hemendra Singh, who was immensely instrumental in guiding me through this preparation. He is associated with an organisation working for blind people.”

Born in Kolkata, Luke’s grandfather was Irish and grandmother was British’ they had moved to India. His father Robert Kenny was a musician and Luke started his career as a dancer and made his acting debut with ‘Bombay Boys’ in 1997. Later he did the web series ‘Sacred Games’, ‘Inside Edge’ and was also seen in ‘Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior’ starring Ajay Devgn.

Samit Kakkad, the director of the recently released streaming series ‘Dharavi Bank’, has called Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi, a “one-take actor”. He was impressed by how well the actor was prepared for his part in the series.

Elaborating on the same, Kakkad said: “It is always a very enriching and fruitful experience when we get to work with actors such as Vivek who are aware of the pre-requisites and inner workings of the craft. He’s undoubtedly one of the hardest-working actors, and with his level of commitment from beginning to end, the process is made significantly simpler. The kind of preparation that he brings to the table is unparalleled.”

Vivek plays the role of Jcp Jayant Gavaskar in the Mx Original Series, which also stars his ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’ co-star Suniel Shetty. Unlike the cops that Vivek has essayed earlier, this time around in ‘Dharavi Bank’, fury and rage...

Actress Sonali Kulkarni, who is known for her work in the Marathi film industry and has delivered good performances in “Dil Chahta Hai” and “Taxi No 9211”, will be soon seen in the streaming series “Dharavi Bank”.

The actress plays a politician in the series and her experience with the portrayal of the character has been quite fulfilling, considering the role is polar opposite to her in real life and brings in a sense of versatility for her.

The actress, who plays Chief Minister Janvi Surve in the series, said: “My personality has always been pleasant, fun, and honest type. Hence it was quite challenging for me to play the role of Janvi Surve. My character in ‘Dharavi Bank’ is that of an egoistic, hard-hearted and manipulative woman who is completely opposite to my real nature. I enjoy processes that test my versatility as an actor.”

The gangster drama also stars Suniel Shetty as Thalaivan,...

Actor Suniel Shetty will be seen playing the role of Thalaivan – a powerful, ruthless and unattainable kingpin of India’s largest slum Dharavi in the upcoming series ‘Dharavi Bank’. To aesthetically portray the part of this 63-year-old villain, the team had to use prosthetics to make him look over 60.

Speaking about the actor’s commitment to this role, Director Samit Kakkad said, “Anna would report on location at 5 a.m. on the dot because it would take him four hours to do hair and make-up with the use of prosthetics.”

“Thalaivan’s character spans across different age groups in the series and to showcase this progression, we had to make Anna age himself because he is so fit that nobody would believe he is playing a 63-year-old without prosthetics.”

“He helms a Rs 30,000 crore empire and his face and posture had to reflect the responsibilities he has and the experiences...

Sonali Kulkarni is one of the actresses who on one hand played the on-screen mother of Bollywood stars like Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, and on the other, played strong female roles in several films and web shows including the recent ‘The Whistleblower’. In conversation, the actress explains why the whole conversation around the age-appropriate roles […]...

Actress Sonali Kulkarni, who portrayed a journalist in the recent web series ‘The Whistleblower’, says neutral and objective journalism is very important in the present time for a progressive society. Sharing one of the reasons why the show is very special for her, Sonali said: “I think by doing the character of Zainab Parkar in […]...

Mumbai, March 6: Singer Shaan has opened up on why Dil Chahta Hai will always be special for him.

"Dil Chahta Hai's success was extremely important for me because till then I believed that something had jinxed my movie soundtracks. No matter how super hit my songs were at that time, the movies didn't do so well at the box office. So, I was really hoping for this curse to break and that happened with Dil Chahta Hai," he said, while opening up on his Bollywood playback career on the music show Indian Pro Music League (Ipml).

Working on the film, he recalled, was fun. Farhan Akhtar, who made his directorial debut with the 2001 film, actually fooled the cast into believing the actor Saif Ali Khan had sung his part in the song Koi kahe kehta rahe, while it had actually been sung by Shaan.

"Farhan Akhtar, had a vision...

Siddharth Roy Kapur found the title of his next outing in Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s era-defining film, Dil Chahta Hai. The producer has thanked Farhan and Ritesh for letting his production house borrow inspiration for the title of its next, Woh Ladki Hai Kahaan?. Starring Saif Ali Khan and Sonali Kulkarni, ‘Woh Ladki Hain Kahaan’ is one of the most popular songs from the music album of the cult film.

In case you need to hear ‘Woh Ladki Hai Kahaan’ from Dil Chatha Hai again click here.

The song has withstood the test of time and continues to be a favourite of music buffs since the release of the Farhan Akhtar directorial in 2001. What remains to be seen is how the hook line of the song summarises the essence of the upcoming film.

Siddharth Roy Kapur says, “I’d like to thank my friends Farhan and Ritesh for...

Eros Now, a streaming entertainment service owned by Eros STX Global Corporation, a Global Entertainment Company, today announced a robust slate of 46 compelling stories - 33 film premieres and 13 originals in 8 plus languages. The incredible slate was unveiled by none other than Bollywood's popular personalities Kartik Aaryan and Ayushmann Khurrana.

Defining their diverse slate as #KahaaniHarRangKi, Eros Now has announced these engaging stories that span across numerous genres, languages, and narratives. Versatile actors Kartik Aaryan and Ayushmann Khurrana were seen introducing the diverse slate of #KahaaniHarRangKi in a unique way. Ayushmann made his Bollywood debut 'Vicky Donor' with Eros, Ayushmann Khurrana who is best known for portraying numerous distinctive characters in unique films and stories, was the perfect choice to reveal the diverse Eros Now slate.

On the other hand, popular star Kartik Aaryan had his own unique way of announcing the slate. Not only did he showcase the...

Mumbai, Oct 17 (Ians) Choreographer-filmmaker Farah Khan has an interesting anecdote on how the famous hook step of the hit song, Woh ladki hai kahan, in the 2001 blockbuster, Dil Chahta Hai, was finalised.

The song was picturised on Saif Ali Khan and Sonali Kulkarni and Farah opted for a retro mood for the video.

"I remember I had told Geeta (Kapur) that I will play the song and you do some steps. She started doing some birdy step and that is how we made that our hook step," said Farah.

Geeta quipped: "I did that step out of frustration because I couldn't think of anything."

Farah had recently joined Geeta and choreographer Terence Lewis, and dancer-actress Malaika Arora for the Romance Special episode of "India's Best Dancer ".

On the show, Farah said: "I know I have three children, but Geeta will be my first child."

The two have known each other for a long time.

DocumentaryThe film has evocative visuals from 14 states across the country. Sowmya RajendranFilmmaker Bharatbala's 'Meendum Ezhuvom', releasing in multiple languages, is a four minute documentary that captures the lockdown imposed in India to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Bharatbala worked with a crew of 117 to put together the stark images from these unprecedented times. Speaking to Tnm, Bharatbala says, "When we got hit by the coronavirus and the Pm announced that the nation will go into lockdown from March 24 midnight, as a filmmaker I thought we have to document this. We didn't know how we were going to do it but we knew that we had to do it. It was our creative responsibility to document it in a cinematic way." The film has evocative visuals from 14 states across the country. "We needed to identify crew who would have mobility within that region. In Uttar Pradesh, for instance, we had...

Bharat movie review (critic review) is here. Salman Khan?s grand Eid bonanza has finally released in theatres today. Starring superstar Salman Khan along with Katrina Kaif, Bharat is based on the 2014 South Korean game changer Ode To My Father by Yoon Je-kyoon. Reuniting the magical combo of Salman Khan and Ali Abbas Zafar after Sultan and Tiger Zinda Hai, the movie is jointly produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Atul Agnihotri, Alvira Khan Agnihotri, Nikhil Namit and Salman Khan under the banners T-Series, Reel Life ?Productions and Salman Khan Films. Does Salman Khan?s Bharat bring?cheers to all of us this Eid??Find out in our critic review of Bharat.

Immediate reaction when the end credits roll

Super star Salman Khan in his thirty one years of illustrated career has never been so controlled, subtle and ?matured?, the Dabangg of Bollywood ages with grace in this movie which is all about family,...

Mahi Gill?s problem with herself

"I have a very big problem in my life. I go to the set, work, and after that I disappear. I think I have worked on maximum movies with Jimmy. But when we meet, it's only on the set, after which I disappear. Then again we meet at promotions. Again, I disappear."

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Mahi Gill was selected in the army!

"I was selected in the army. I always wanted to join the army. I never wanted to become an actor. Didn't know what a set was. I even went to train at Ota, Chennai. My grandfather was in the army. My mother was a senior lecturer in a college. And she had majored with Ncc. So obviously, our family had a disciplined lifestyle. So, when the army selection happened, in those days, there were very few girls who joined the army. At least now, there is awareness.

Having worked in a number of film industries across Indian cinema, Sonali Kulkarni is all set to impress in the forthcoming directorial debut by Shreyas Talpade, Poster Boys. Cast as Sunny Deol’s reel wife in the film, Sonali has forged a bond with the veteran actor. The National Award-winner had worked with Sunny in the past, in a film project titled, The Man, which didn’t make it to screen at the time. Having witnessed the talented actress’ work in the unreleased film, Sunny recommended her to Shreyas Talpade for the upcoming film.

A close source says, “Sonali has always admired Sunny Deol as an actor and a human being. She is excited to share screen with him and get to know him as a person. The two had a great time shooting for the film.”

Watch the trailer of Poster Boys here:

The film stars Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol,...