Hridaynath Mangeshkar fondly remembers his sister, Lata Mangeshkar, as a father figure who made immense sacrifices for her siblings after their father’s death. He recalls attending some of her recordings, including ‘Kahin deep jale,’ where she overcame throat problems to deliver a memorable performance.
As ‘Sholay’ celebrates its 50th anniversary, Abhishek Bachchan reveals a personal connection to the iconic film. His mother, Jaya Bachchan, was pregnant with Shweta during filming and with Abhishek himself during the premiere. He expresses his excitement to finally experience ‘Sholay’ on the big screen, highlighting its enduring appeal and timeless action.
On August 9, Bollywood stars, including Riddhima Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor, celebrated Raksha Bandhan by sharing heartfelt posts. Riddhima shared a nostalgic photo with Ranbir from Alia Bhatt’s baby shower. Riddhima debuts soon in ‘Dadi Ki Shaadi,’ while Ranbir stars in ‘Love and War’ releasing March 2026.
Despite initial skepticism and being labeled a flop, ‘Sholay,’ starring Amitabh Bachchan and others, defied expectations to become a Hindi cinema classic. Writers Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar revealed that critics initially cited casting and negative emotions as reasons for its failure.
Salman Khan’s ‘Battle of Galwan’ faced a scheduling change as the Mumbai shoot at Mehboob Studios was cancelled. To maintain narrative continuity, the makers opted to shoot in Ladakh between August 22 and September 3. This creative decision by director Apoorva Lakhia ensures seamless action sequences, avoiding a 30-day break and preserving Salman’s distinct look…
Salman Khan’s iconic character Prem may return to the silver screen. Director Sooraj Barjatya revealed he’s developing a film with Salman, aiming for an age-appropriate script. This collaboration follows their successful ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’ in 2015. Meanwhile, Salman’s recent film ‘Sikandar’ underperformed, and he’s set to star in ‘Battle of Galwan’.
Sunny Deol’s Border 2, featuring Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan, and Ahan Shetty, is progressing towards its release. The CBFC has approved the film’s first promotional teaser, a 1 minute 10 second clip classified U/A 16+. The teaser’s release is strategically timed around Independence Day, hinting at the film’s patriotic theme and confirming its January 23,…
SS Rajamouli’s ‘SSMB29,’ starring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra, is generating immense anticipation. Rajamouli addressed fans’ eagerness, promising a unique reveal in November 2025 due to the film’s vast scope. A symbolic poster featuring Mahesh Babu with a Shiva-themed pendant hints at the grand-scale adventure, with the actor undergoing rigorous training for his physically demanding…
Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani’s ‘War 2’ faces censor board scrutiny before its August 14 release, clashing with Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’. The CBFC mandated cuts to sensual scenes, including Kiara Advani’s bikini appearance, and muted inappropriate references. Initially certified U/A 16+ with a 179.49-minute runtime, the makers voluntarily trimmed it to 171.
Isha Koppikar values Raksha Bandhan for its heartfelt presence and connection, not material gifts. She cherishes simple family traditions, her brother’s unwavering support, and chosen friendships that resemble sibling bonds. For her, the festival celebrates trust, loyalty, and being emotionally present year after year, beyond mere rituals.
