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Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions Collabs With Shazia Iqbal For Dhadak 2 (Photo Credit – Instagram/YouTube)

Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions joined hands with director Shazia Iqbal for Dhadak 2, continuing its streak of collaborating with talented women filmmakers. The latest collaboration follows Dharma’s past successful projects with Meghna Gulzar, Gauri Shinde, Ruchi Narain, and Sonam Nair.

While Gulzar helmed Raazi, Shinde led Dear Zindagi, Narain directed Guilty, and Nair was behind Gippi. Now, Iqbal is set to bring the intense love story Dhadak 2 to the big screen. The film stars Siddhant Chaturvedi and Tripti Dimri in lead roles.

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What Did Karan Johar Say About Dharma’s Collaboration With Female Directors, Including Shazia Iqbal?

During the trailer launch of Dhadak 2, Karan Johar spoke about Dharma Productions‘ continuous collaboration with female directors. He said, “We are...

“Family is a life jacket in the stormy sea of life.” – J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Is it, though? I think all of us reading this list know better than to look at our families through the rose-tinted glasses of unfailing love and appreciation. Let us accept it – no family is perfect; no household is the cradle of joy, and parents are not god-like. Thankfully, literature and films across the globe have come up with some of the most honest representations of dysfunctional families, typically a family in which the parents’ emotional needs take precedence over children who are then brought up under the guise of neglect, abuse, and/or denial.

Over the last two decades, Indian films have also finally moved beyond the Sooraj Barjatya kind of representation of families – a huge house populated with cajoling members of a joint family, ideally based on the values of the upper-class,...

This Mother’s Day, let’s honour the strength, spirit, and stories of women who inspire us—on and off the screen. From trailblazers breaking boundaries to everyday heroes rewriting the rules of love, ambition, and identity, these powerful narratives are a perfect way to celebrate the women who shape our world. So, as you enjoy the weekend with your mom, your daughter, or simply some well-deserved me-time, here’s a watchlist of movies that spotlight fierce, fearless women and their unforgettable journeys.

Queen – JioHotstar

In “Queen,” Rani (played by Kangana Ranaut) is a Delhi girl from a conservative family who gets dumped by her fiancé just before their wedding. Determined to not let this setback define her, she embarks on a solo honeymoon to Europe. Along her journey, Rani discovers her true self, gaining confidence and independence. The movie teaches us that no matter the situation, a woman’s...

Subhash K Jha celebrates six years of Kartik Aaryan’s Luka Chuppi in this unique feature.

Long before Chhaava swept into the nation’s consciousness, director Laxman Utekar made the charming comedy Luka Chuppi, which took Kartik Aaryan’s stardom a notch ahead. Just when the small-town comedy threatened to sag under the weight of over-statement, there comes a fresh, feisty take on a live-in relationship in this Progressive Comedy (not to be confused with the Regressive Comedy as in Total Dhamaal). Luka Chuppi doesn’t mind bending the rules of the rom-com genre as long the tilt doesn’t make the script look cross-eyed and waylaid. A sense of madcap adventure is constantly projected into the narrative without losing grip over the grammar of growing giggles.

Luka Chuppi doesn’t try too hard to generate humour. It doesn’t always make us laugh. But it never fails to amuse,...

Some female directors share a very special rapport with their leading ladies: Aparna Sen and Shabana Azmi in Sati, Kalpana Lajmi and Dimple Kapadia in Rudaali, Gauri Shinde and Sridevi in English Vinglish, Arati Kadav and Sanya Malhotra in Mrs….

Arati remembers her first meeting with Sanya. “In the first meeting itself, Sanya endeared herself so much to me that I really wanted to work with her and learn and grow with her. She made me feel very comfortable in my skin, in being myself, and then, through her own dedication, inspired me to excel. I have grown as a fan, and every day, I have met her. This role in Mrs was very tough, also for an actor who operates with so much empathy, and seeing her break and rebuild herself was something else. Working with her any day is like the best creative day of my life. I...

Many iconic movies shot in Goa feature many parts of the state that have drawn many movie buffs to view the location in person. Some movies won accolades and dozen of Indian hearts

Dil Chahta Hai: This 2001 film by Farhan Akhtar is about a road trip to Goa and features Chapora Fort. Golmaal Series: The first three films of this Rohit Shetty-directed comedy series were shot in Goa and feature locations like Dona Paula Beach and Fort Aguada. Singham: This action film by Rohit Shetty features an iconic action sequence shot at Dona Paula Jetty. Dum Maaro Dum: This crime thriller film by R. Sippy was set in Goa and features real locations like Arpora Market. Finding Fanny: This film by Homi Adajania features locations like Parra, Cortalim, Aldona, Assagao, Saligao and Socorro. Dear Zindagi: This film by Gauri Shinde features locations like Salvador Do Mundo and Morjim beach.

International Women’s Day 2024 is a time to reflect on the achievements and struggles of women worldwide. It’s a day to celebrate their resilience, strength, and contributions to society. In the realm of cinema, numerous films have captured the essence of womanhood, shedding light on their diverse experiences and challenges.

Here are five outstanding women-centric Bollywood films that resonate with the spirit of International Women’s Day:

“Thappad”: Directed by Anubhav Sinha, “Thappad” portrays the story of a woman who takes a stand against domestic violence after being slapped by her husband. The film challenges societal norms and highlights the importance of self-respect and empowerment.“Lipstick Under My Burkha”: Directed by Alankrita Shrivastava, “Lipstick Under My Burkha” follows the secret lives of four women from different backgrounds who seek freedom and fulfillment amidst societal constraints. The film explores themes of sexuality, desire, and women’s agency.“English...

Over the years, the definition of a man has changed its course, and with time the represention of the modern man has also changed in Indian Cinema. Gone are the times when men were just macho heroes rescuing women. This is the era of vulnerable, compassionate and sensitive men. Men who can cry, who are not shy about seeking help when they need it and acknowledging the worth of the women in their lives. Men who can express their feelings and not hide them.

Many Bollywood male characters written by women have played a big role in breaking the mould of a stereotypical hero.

This change has been a product of increasing number of female writers. Women writers have actually played a big role in breaking the stereotypes around masculinity, by creating male characters who are sensitive, understanding and would cheer for women.

It is important to write wholesome men...

When Bhavnani first wrote a horror story ‘Bearlike Man’ that was selected at Bifan (Korea), the largest genre festival in Asia, she found herself to be the first Indian woman director to be on the platform ever.

"We were practically non-existent in that space. Over the three decades I looked at, 9.9 per cent of directors were women. Horror comes with just 5.9 per cent of directors being women and Sci-fi – 2.8 per cent. I find this statistic offensive. Wench 2022 showcased 47 horror /sci-fi/fantasy films — 43 of them directed by women," she tells Ians.

Believing that India has not really explored horror in its truest potential or form, the filmmaker feels there is no better medium to highlight social change than this genre.

"And there are so many different ways to make them instead of the cliche knee-jerk horror that we all know of," she asserts.

Talk to her about the fact that most...

Fifth Season Distribution Team

Fifth Season, the TV company previously known as Endeavor Content, has announced a raft of executive appointments that constitute a major expansion of its Europe-Middle East-Africa television distribution team.

Jennifer Ebell has been promoted from senior VP of Emea sales to executive VP of Emea sales and acquisitions. Under this expanded role, Ebell will now oversee the company’s London-based acquisitions team, which is led by Liz Tang, who was recently promoted from director, content to executive director, acquisitions. Ava Mustos also joined the team in January as associate director of acquisitions from BBC Studios, reporting to Tang.

Additionally, Fabio Tinchant has been promoted from executive director sales, French Europe, Cee, Mena & Turkey to VP sales for the same markets, with the addition of southern Europe to his remit. Based in Rome, Maria Grazia Ursino has also joined as director, southern Europe.

Additionally, the company is making new hires.

The 53rd International Film Festival of India (Iffi) will open with Austrian film “Alma & Oskar,” directed by Dieter Berner.

The film details the tumultuous relationship between Viennese society grand dame Alma Mahler (1879-1964) and Austrian artist Oskar Kokoschka (1886-1980).

Iffi has also revealed the 15 films that will be competing for its top prize, the Golden Peacock Award, including 12 international titles and three Indian ones.

The international titles include “Perfect Number,” “Red Shoes,” “A Minor,” “No End,” “Mediterranean Fever,” “When the Waves Are Gone,” “I Have Electric Dreams,” “Cold as Marble,” “Seven Dogs,” “Maarya: The Ocean Angel,” “Nezouh” and “The Line.”

The Indian titles are “The Kashmir Files,” “The Storyteller” and “Kurangu Pedal.”

Iffi will also pay homage to late legendary Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar with a screening of Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s 1973 musical drama film “Abhimaan,” starring Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bhaduri.

Confirmed masterclasses at Iffi include those from: “Kung Fu Panda...

Twenty-three Indian filmmakers are set to come together to launch and mentor new talent in the entertainment sphere. These filmmakers include the bigwigs of Indian cinema like Rajkumar Hirani, Rohit Shetty, Sukumar, Ashutosh Gowariker, Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Gauri Shinde and R. Balki, Aanand L Rai, Anees Bazmee, A.R. Murugadoss, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitish Tiwari.

The initiative called the ‘Newcomers’ was launched by producer Mahaveer Jain and Jio Studios in its 2022 edition of Ficci Frames on Wednesday in Mumbai.

Talking about the same, Mahaveer Jain who conceived this idea along with Jyoti Deshpande, Chairperson Ficci Media and Entertainment Committee and CEO, Viacom 18, said in a statement, “It’s our humble attempt to give back to the industry, by providing a platform to new actors, writers, directors, music talent and a wide range of technicians in this landscape. Together, we will work to build our tomorrow.”

The list also includes filmmakers like Ram Madhvani,...

Filmmaker R Balki had unveiled the ‘Chup’ teaser on Bollywood legend Guru Dutt’s birthday. Paying an ode to him, the teaser directly pointed to the criticism that the legendary director received for his masterpiece ‘Kaagaz Ke Phool’. The recently released trailer of the thriller has gained a lot of appreciation from the fans and the release of the psychological thriller has become the most awaited one.

R Balki’s ‘Chup:The Revenge of The Artist’ becomes the first film in Hindi Cinema to be shot at the J J School of Arts. The academy is one bringing out exceptional talents of arts and the film that comes as an ode to the artist had to be shot at one of the most inspiring locations. The director opened up on the shoot of the film at the exquisite location and his memorable experience with the same.

“Chup relates to the life of an artist,...

Paying tribute to the legendary late actor and filmmaker Guru Dutt, R. Balki came up with the psychological thriller ‘Chup: Revenge of the Artist’. He opened up on why he brought Dulquer on board.

He said: “For ‘Chup’, I was lucky to have someone super talented, a superstar in one half of the country, who speaks Hindi as if it’s his mother tongue, and who can be a terrific discovery for the other half of the country. I wanted a relatively fresh face for Hindi Cinema with the acting muscle of a veteran; and then I found Dulquer.”

Dulquer is known for his roles in ‘Kurup’, ‘Hey Sinamika’, ‘Salute’, ‘Sita Ramam’ and others. Balki explained the movie to him over Zoom during lockdown and he that said beyond that, he never had to elaborate about the film to Dulquer.

The ‘Cheeni Kum’ director said: “I narrated the film to...

The trailer of ‘Chup’, directed by veteran ad filmmaker and director R. Balki, was released on Monday. A film centred around revenge killings, the needle of suspicion in it points to a filmmaker, who’s believed to have committed the murders after critics panned his movie while being generous to what he believes less-deserving films.

The serial killer thriller stars Dulquer Salmaan, fresh off his success in Sita Rama, who plays the film director, Pooja Bhatt, Sunny Deol and Shreya Dhanwanthary.

The film seems to come from a very personal space of Balki, whose some films have failed to impress the critics. He even went on to call out the critics in the past over their pretentious attitude towards movies with mainstream elements.

Talking about the germ of the idea, Balki said: “I had this idea for the story a long time ago and I don’t know why I...

The upcoming film ‘Chup’ will mark the debut of veteran superstar Amitabh Bachchan as a music composer, director R Balki divulged the details as the film is set to release on September 23.

The film is a romantic psychopath thriller, a thought Balki had after ‘Cheeni Kum’ and decided to write it much later. The poster revealing the release date was released on Thursday.

Talking about the same, Balki said “‘Chup’ is special for more than one reason. For me the biggest reason is it marks the official debut of Amitabh Bachchan as a music composer.”

Big B and Balki have a long standing association and the superstar has worked with him in almost all of his films.

The director then revealed how the music composing debut for Big B unfolded, “Amitji saw ‘Chup’ and played an instinctive original melody on his piano as he relived the film. It was his...

Known for originality in his stories and story telling, for presenting unexplored themes in a commercial format, ‘Chup’ is filmmaker R Balki’s most ambitious film till date. Ambition not in big budget terms but in scale of thought. Releasing on 23rd September, 2022, it’s a romantic psychopath thriller, a thought he had after ‘Cheeni Kum’ and decided to write it much later. The poster revealing the release date released today.

Speaking of the same R Balki said, “Chup is special for more than one reason. For me the biggest reason is it marks the official debut of Amitabh Bachchan as a music composer. Amitji saw Chup and played an instinctive original melody on his piano as he relived the film. It was his way of expressing his feelings for the film, paying a tribute. This composition, his gift to the film, will be the end title track of Chup.

Exclusive: Reel Cinemas, the UK multiplex chain that has 15 sites and 78 screens, has appointed Moviegoers Entertainment to handle its Bollywood programming.

As the exhibitor aims to carve out a greater slice of the UK’s £15M+ ($20M) annual Bollywood pie, Moviegoers will take on the exclusive programming of Hindi movies for the chain, aiming to build on hits such as Sooryavanshi, which grossed £600,000 in the UK this year, and Padmaavat, which took £2.2M ($2.9M) in 2019.

Reel Cinemas was founded by Kailash Suri in 2001 and has a pipeline of new openings planned for the coming years, the company said.

Moviegoers is run by Pranab Kapadia and previously teamed with Mumbai-based filmmakers Gauri Shinde and R. Balki of Hope Productions to co-produce two of their upcoming features.

Kapadia said: “We are excited to drive this association and build a compelling and regular flow of Bollywood film releases in Reel Cinemas. As the...

Exclusive: Mumbai-based filmmakers Gauri Shinde and R. Balki, the co-founders of Hope Productions, have brought UK-based distribution executive Pranab Kapadia onboard to co-produce two of their upcoming features.

Founded in 2011 after the success of Cheeni Kum and Paa, Shinde and Balki’s banner Hope Productions launched with the hit pic English Vinglish, which marked the comeback of famed actress Sridevi. The company’s credits since include award winners and box office hits such as Padman, Ki & Ka, Dear Zindagi, and Mission Mangal.

Kapadia is a 20-year-plus veteran of the movie business. He started at Zee before leading the UK subsidiary of Reliance-owned Adlabs, and then moving to Eros International as President Distribution – International. In 2020 he founded Moviegoers Entertainment, a UK-based company that specializes in overseas distribution and monetization of content across multiple platforms.

The pact will cover an initial two features, one of which will shoot in the UK,...

'Sridevi - The Eternal Screen Goddess', a book published by Penguin, celebrating the screen legend's five-decade-long iconic journey from child star to India's First Female Superstar, is all set for a grand launch in Mumbai this weekend.

After Deepika Padukone, Boney Kapoor and Gauri Shinde unveiled the book written by Satyarth Nayak in a glittering ceremony at Delhi earlier this month, filmmaker Karan Johar will be launching it at a Penguin event in Mumbai on 22nd December.

Says a source, ?Karan has a special bond with the actress. He has been an ardent fan of Sridevi not only for the brilliance of her art but also for her mega-stardom. He was even hoping to direct her in a film.'

The author, Satyarth Nayak, expressed his gratitude towards Karan for this gesture. "I couldn't have asked for anyone better for the Mumbai launch. Karan has even shared several of his...

Director Gauri Shinde loves to deal with human psychology and she does it in style in “Dear Zindagi”. It deals with the deep psychological waves that control the human emotions and make us stand in front of a mirror to judge our own reflections. The movie flows with the theory of Freud that says, “being entirely honest with oneself is a good exercise”.

Kaira (Alia Bhatt), who also has the nick name Koko, is a talented but confused cinematographer, who wants to direct a movie in the future. She has her own way of living life but lacks confidence. She is comfortable with a set of friends, but always in search for the meaning of real “love” and the difference between life and success. She hates to be controlled by protocols. She does not bother to tell her boyfriend that she has slept with another guy. She...

The Indian film industry has historically been a male-dominated one, but the winds of change are blowing across the country, albeit slowly.

Better-served than the rest of the country is the Mumbai-based Hindi-language industry, where there are several active female filmmakers including Zoya Akhtar (“Gully Boy”), Reema Kagti (“Gold”), Leena Yadav (“Rajma Chawal”), Gauri Shinde (“Dear Zindagi”), Meghna Gulzar (“Raazi”), Shonali Bose (“Margarita With a Straw”), Farah Khan (“Om Shanti Om”) and Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari (“Bareilly ki Barfi”), to name just a few.

“The new generation of young women directors is now making ad films, web series, corporate films, short fiction, documentaries and feature films, so it’s getting to be quite a level playing field,” says Priya Krishnaswamy, who works in Mumbai. Her Tamil Nadu set Tamil-language film “Baaram” is making the rounds at festivals.

Mumbai-based Yadav recalls being amused when a potential second assistant director thought working for...

Luka Chuppi

Starring Kartik Aryan, Kriti Sanon & A Stellar Supporting Cast

Directed by Laxman Utekar

Just when the smalltown comedy threatens to sag under the weight of over-statement there comes a fresh feisty take on a live-in relationship in this Progressive Comedy (not to be confused with the Regressive Comedy as in Total Dhamaal).

Luka Chuppi doesn’t mind bending the rules of the rom-com genre as long the tilt doesn’t make the script look cross-eyed and waylaid. A sense of madcap adventure is constantly projected into the narrative without losing grip over the grammar of growing giggles.

Luka Chuppi doesn’t try too hard to generate humour. It doesn’t always make us laugh. But it never fails to amuse, as Guddu and Rashmi, two Mathura-based tv journalists, get hitched, fall in love and decide to give ‘live-in’ a chance before settling in permanently.

Egged on by his...

Ahead of her first death anniversary on February 24, actress Sridevi's family, including her husband Boney Kapoor, children Janhvi and Khushi and brother-in-law Anil Kapoor, held a puja for her on Thursday.

"The puja happened in the morning at her Mylapore bungalow with only close friends and relatives," said a source.

Actor Ajith Kumar and his wife, English Vinglish director Gauri Shinde, and filmmaker R Balki were also among the attendees.

Sridevi, Bollywood's female superstar, died at the age of?54 on February 24, 2018, by accidentally drowning in a bath tub in a Dubai hotel, leaving the film industry, her family and legions of fans in a state of shock.

The Chandni star was in Dubai for a family wedding.

Sridevi began her career at the age of four in the devotional filmTHUNAIVAN. She worked across Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi movies.

For her great contribution to the country's art and cinema,...

Model turned actor Rohit Saraf who was last seen in Gauri Shinde’s Dear Zindagi will now be seen in Yash Raj Films Hichki. This will be the 20 year old’s second Bollywood outing and he already has worked with names people strive years to work with. This break though has come after much hard workRead More

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Not everyone is interested in jumping on to the Sridevi bandwagon for their two minutes of fame. Sri’s English Vinglish director Gauri Shinde is so shocked by the suddenness of the death that she is unable to accept the truth. She is literally speechless. Sridevi’s sister Srilatha has not spoken up either. Sources say SriLathaRead More

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Alia Bhatt had a perfect 2016 with some incredible performances in three films back to back. One of her films which was loved by the audience of Gauri Shinde directorial Dear Zindagi. The film also starred Shah Rukh Khan. On Wednesday, Alia Bhatt shared a photograph on her social media after reuniting with Gauri Shinde.Read More

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While Gauri Shinde won hearts as a debut director with English Vinglish, her second film Dear Zindagi found its audience in the younger lot of females who found the film relatable. The critically acclaimed Alia Bhatt starrer also gained popularity for presenting superstar Shah Rukh Khan in a different role. However, despite the fame, GauriRead More

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Noor

Starring Sonakshi Sinha, Purab Kohli, Kannan Gill, M K Raina, Smita Tambe

Directed by Suhnil Sippy

Honestly, the conscience has become a huge liability in these times. As a journalist with a good three decades of experience I still have problem deciding where to draw the line between professionalism and ethics.

Though I couldn’t relate to her endless boozing and snoozing, Noor Roy Choudhary as played by Sonakshi Sinha , is someone I’ve known in passing.And that’s I would keep her if I met her. At a safe distance.

Noor is not one of the best films on journalistic ethics. It doesn’t do to the contemporary Mumbai media world what the Paul Newman-Sally Field starrer Absence Of Malice did 30 years ago. It pricks at the conscience in a rather undemanding way. Noor takes sly and slender satirical swipes at sensationalism in journalism, more...

Filmmaker Gauri Shinde and entrepreneur Sussanne Khan are few of the women who will be recognised as the young women achievers by Young Ficci Ladies Organisation (Yflo) in New Delhi later this week. Sussane Khan, who is the Hrithik Roshan’s ex-wife, has been a successful entrepreneur and interior designer. Gauri Shinde had made several adRead More

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Actress Sridevi made her comeback into Bollywood with Gauri Shinde’s ‘English Vinglish’. The movie, which will complete 5 years since its release in 2017, was an exemplary film about a simple housewife who tries to gain back her life and identity by gaining the knowledge of English language. Sridevi was absolutely brilliant in the role and made everybody miss her! And now, we miss her on-screen even more watching a few scenes from the movie. Recently, Erosnow, the producers of the hit film shared a short clip which featured a few scenes which didn’t make the cut. Check it out: Up next, Sridevi will be seen in ‘Mom’, for which the first look was recently revealed.

After receiving a great response to the trailer and songs of Running Shaadi, the comedy film held a special screening in the city of Mumbai, on Thursday night. Director Amit Roy graced the evening along with the star cast, Taapsee Pannu, Amit Sadh and Arsh Bajwa. Also present at the screening were Ayushmann Khurrana, R. Madhavan, R. Balki, Gauri Shinde and Dino Morea, to name a few.

Speaking at the premiere, Taapsee said, “Running Shaadi will always be a special film as this is the reason I got Pink. I am glad the film is releasing and it definitely is going to be a joy ride for the audiences to watch. I hope people enjoy watching the film as much as fun we had while making it”.

Directed by Amit Roy and produced by Shoojit Sircar and Crouching Tiger Motion Pictures, Running Shaadi is a romantic-comedy about the unique concept...

Directed by the great Gauri Shinde, Dear Zindagi starring Alia Bhatt and Shah Rukh Khan was one of the most critically acclaimed films of 2016 (we gave it 4 stars!) and was a box office success. Not only did it boast outstanding performances by the leads, the film also had fabulous music and an incredibly moving story. Adding to the movie magic of Dear Zindagi was the brilliant supporting cast that included Ira Dubey, Yashaswini Dayama, Kunal Kapoor, Ali Zafar, Gautmik, Rohit Saraf, Angad Bedi and Aditya Roy Kapur.

Now in case you missed it or if you just have to see it again, Dear Zindagi has now had it’s digital release and is available on iTunes and Google Play. But there is even more exciting news, the film itself will also soon be available on Netflix!

Gauri Shinde is ecstatic that the audiences had so much love for her film.

Hrithik surely knows how to keep his fans intrigued and he did just the same. As a surprise announcement, Hrithik Roshan, who was last seen in Kaabil, released the trailer of an upcoming Malayalee film ‘Veeram’ which stars Bollywood actor Kunal Kapoor. The movie, which is a historical drama based on the ancient practice of martial arts in Kerala, is directed by internationally acclaimed director Jayaraj. The actor, who is quite active on social media, kept his fans guessing about a possible announcement. At first, he created a buzz by posting on his facebook page that he had a surprise for his fans which he would soon tell. This made his fans extremely happy, following which he released the movie’s trailer. Kunal Kapoor, who was last seen in Gauri Shinde’s Dear Zindagi, will mark his foray into regional films with this film. We are surely excited to see this new film now!

The year 2016 was surely the year of Alia Bhatt as she gave some of the appreciated performances in three different films. One of her performances was in Gauri Shinde’s Dear Zindagi for which won all the hearts of critics and audience. The film was a heart-warming take on life through young girl’s eyes. AliaRead More

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Jio Filmfare Short Film Awards, a new awards property launched by Filmfare, has roped in the creme de la creme of the industry including as the jury on board which includes the likes of - Gauri Shinde, Karan Johar, Meghna Gulzar, Vidya Balan, Zoya Akhtar and Kabir Khan. Renowned director Sujoy Ghosh's short film titled 'Ahalya' and Neeraj Pandey's 'Ouch' are in the list of the shortlisted movies competing for the coveted black lady. While Sujoy Ghosh has won the title of Best Director at Filmfare Awards in the past, Neeraj Pandey was nominated for the same title. These familiar faces are coming together once again on the same platform in an interesting turn of events. On being one of the jury, actress Vidya Balan said, “I'm excited to be on the judging panel of the first ever ‘Short Film Awards’, being championed by a widely recognized awards property like Filmfare.

The Alia Bhatt–Shah Rukh Khan starrer Dear Zindagi directed by Gauri Shinde has been well received by the audience in both the domestic and international market as well. The film has managed to register good collections at the Box-Office. In this box office report, we take a look at the collections of Dear Zindagi whileRead More

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Bollywood legend grants Netflix exclusive streaming rights to his upcoming projects.

SVoD giant Netflix has signed a multi-film deal with Indian actor Shah Rukh Khan, who has more than 80 Bollywood credits to his name.

The star’s production company Red Chillies Entertainment will give Netflix exclusive streaming access to future releases over the next three years, making them available to the platform’s 86 million subscribers worldwide as soon as they are released.

The contract also grants Netflix access to titles in Red Chillies’ back catalogue, including past hits such as Happy New Year, Dilwale and Om Shanti Om.

The first film emerging from the deal is Dear Zindagi, which was released in India theatrically on November 25. It was directed by Gauri Shinde (English Vinglish) and features Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt in leading roles

Commenting on the deal, Ted Sarandos, chief content officer at Netflix said; “Shah Rukh Khan is the most sought-after actor in the...

In a first-of-its kind deal, Netflix is teaming with Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment to bring the Bollywood titan’s films to the streaming service. The deal gives Netflix subscribers worldwide access to dozens of Red Chillies movies as well as new films which will hit Indian theaters in the next three years. The first title that will be available is the Karan Johar-produced Dear Zindagi which was released theatrically on November 25. Directed by Gauri Shinde…...

Dear Zindagi is one film that will be cherished for a long time. Be its real-life treatment, relatable storyline, refreshing songs, practical life-lessons or the presence of super duo, Shah Rukh Khan-Alia Bhatt, every bit of the film has got the praise worthy elements. And, when such a film lands itself into a controversy of plagiarism and copyrights, it is disheartening not only for the director or the team but also for the people who have loved the film. Recently, the production team including Karan Johar and Gauri Khan as well as the director of the film, Gauri Shinde were set aback when the speculations of suing the film came around from a Canadian production house, Temple Street Productions. The production house claimed that the storyline of the film has been copied from their hit TV series ‘Being Erica’. To clear the confusion, the director of the film,...

It might be disheartening for many who started loving Zindagi after being swooned over by Gauri Shinde’s ‘Dear Zindagi’. The buzz that’s going around ‘Dear Zindagi’ is that the producers of the movie, Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and Gauri Khan have been sent a legal notice upon infringement of Copyright and Plagiarism by the producers of Canadian drama TV series ‘Being Erica’, Temple Street Productions. Although, Gauri Shinde has totally rubbished the plagiarism and infringement issue through a tabloid saying, “Huh? I don’t even know what series you are talking about. But, yes, it is a good try on the part of whoever wants to bring this movie down. Why don’t people watch the show, since I haven’t, and decide for themselves? I don’t read rubbish. There is so much baseless crap out there and I can’t respond to everything.” As per sources,...

The Gauri Shinde directed film Dear Zindagi starring Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt released three weeks ago. After opening on a good note the film managed to entice the audience and did considerably well at the box office. In this box office report we take a look at the third weekend collections of DearRead More

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Alia Bhatt’s recent release Dear Zindagi which had her opposite superstar Shah Rukh Khan received rave reviews. However, soon enough, the film became a victim of a plagiarism rumour owing to its similarities to a show titled Being Erica. Reportedly, despite a denying statement from filmmaker Gauri Shinde, the makers have received a legal noticeRead More

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The Shah Rukh Khan – Alia Bhatt starrer Dear Zindagi directed by Gauri Shinde released over two weeks ago. The film which opened on a good note has done considerably well at the box office. In this box office report we take a look at the second week collections of Dear Zindagi while comparing theRead More

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The Gauri Shinde directed film Dear Zindagi starring Alia Bhatt and Shah Rukh Khan has been holding strong despite the competition from new releases. In fact the film which released a little over two weeks back still continues its run in theatres. In this box office report we take a look at the Day 13 collections of Dear Zindagi in the overseas markets breaking theRead More

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The Gauri Shinde directed film Dear Zindagi starring Alia Bhatt and Shah Rukh Khan has been holding strong despite the competition from new releases. In fact the film which released a little over two weeks back still continues its run in theatres. In this box office report we take a look at the collections ofRead More

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The Shah Rukh Khan – Alia Bhatt starrer Dear Zindagi directed by Gauri Shinde released a couple of weeks ago. After starting off on a good note the film continued its steady run at both the domestic and international box office. In this box office report we take a look at the collections of DearRead More

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Dear Zindagi directed by Gauri Shinde starring Alia Bhatt and Shah Rukh Khan has been playing in theatres across the nation for well over two weeks now. In fact the box office business of the film has seen a steady increase since its release. In this report we take a look at the overall collectionsRead More

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The Gauri Shinde directed film Dear Zindagi starring Alia Bhatt and Shah Rukh Khan released two weeks ago. After receiving good reviews from the critics was well received by the audience as well and has been doing brisk business at the box office. In this special report we take a look at the total collectionsRead More

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Alia Bhatt – Shah Rukh Khan starrer Dear Zindagi has been doing brisk business at the box office. The film directed by Gauri Shinde that released last week on Friday has seen an exponential growth in business over the opening weekend as well the second weekend at the domestic as well as the overseas box office. In this box office report, weRead More

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