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When Bipasha Basu Recalled Her Plight After Breakup With John Abraham (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Bipasha Basu and John Abraham were one of the most adored couples who fell in love while shooting for their 2003 film Jism. However, their fans were left heartbroken after they broke up in 2011. While John maintained that the breakup was amicable, Bipasha pointed towards a different story. The actress hinted that adultery was one of the main reasons behind their ugly split.

The Corporate actress revealed in a throwback interview with The Times Of India how her mental health was in shambles after her breakup. Bipasha Basu recalled going into isolation and undergoing a lot of pain during that tumultuous phase. She was quoted to say, “I felt abandoned. I was living in a lala land till then. Now sitting today I feel I was so foolish. During those nine years, I retracted from my work,...

Housefull 5 Box Office Potential! (Picture Credits: Instagram)

Housefull 5 is in the last leg of its production stage. Featuring Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, and Jacqueline Fernandez, among others, the upcoming comedy flick is slated for June 6, 2024 release. It has the potential to break several box office records. Scroll below as we unveil the 3 major targets!

Housefull 5 Cast

The multi-starrer has gotten bigger and better with the inclusion of many prominent names! Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Fardeen Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Chitrangada Singh, Dino Morea are a few names.

It is directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala’s Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment.

Trending I Want To Talk Box Office Collection Day 4: Abhishek Bachchan Starrer Might Wrap Up Below 2 Crores!

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They are getting the gang back together or the Housefull cast and we have a sneak peek. Akshay Kumar has given fans a first look at the star-studded cast of the highly anticipated comedy, Housefull 5. The actor shared a photo from the film’s set, showcasing himself with the other cast members Jacqueline Fernandez, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, and Dino Morea.

Akshay captioned the image with, “Just another day with this incredible cast. Housefull of actors, one cruise, and endless stories to tell!” The fun-filled snapshot captured the playful energy fans have come to expect from the Housefull franchise. While Akshay, Riteish, Dino, and Abhishek opted for casual looks, Jacqueline stunned in an all-black ensemble.

Housefull 5 has been generating buzz for months, especially with the announcement of its stellar lineup. Producer Sajid Nadiadwala has confirmed the inclusion of leading actresses Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Sonam Bajwa, Chitrangda Singh,...

New series news! The Royals, a modern-day Indian royalty rom-com series starring Bhumi Pednekar and Ishaan Khatter, is coming to Netflix!

When an entitled Prince Charming meets a startup whiz, they will inevitably bump heads! Will their ambitions collide, two worlds clash, or even spark a surprising romance? From palace gates to boardroom debates, The Royals is ready to hit the mark with rom-com fans.

Produced by Pritish Nandy and is Netflix and Pritish Nandy Communications’ first collab, the series was created by Rangita and Ishita Pritish Nandy talking about the series they shared, “The Royals being our very first with Netflix had to be just the right blend of coming-of-age-India, Gen Z storytelling, and feisty fun! There is the inevitable romance of old royalty, monarchs without crowns, and the incredible drive of today’s startup warriors for whom crowns hold zero shine. Sparks and insults will fly when these two worlds clash,...

Move out of the way, Bridgerton. There's a new royal family in town! Netflix has a new Indian romantic drama series slated to come out soon called The Royals, and it will tell a modern-day love story between two people from very different social classes: a Prince and a startup whiz.

Obviously, the show's plot is interesting enough to pull you in, but wait until you find out who's in the cast! On Aug. 14, Netflix revealed the official cast via a cast announcement video, and we instantly recognized some familiar faces. You can check out the video above.

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Well-known Indian actors Ishaan Khattar and Bhumi Pednekar take on the leading roles of an entitled Prince and a startup whiz. You might've watched Khattar in the romantic drama film Dhadak, the masala film Khaali Peeli, the supernatural comedy flick Phone Bhoot and the biographical war film Pippa.

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Indian actor Rani Mukerji addressed the Australian Parliament House, highlighting potential cultural exchanges through film between India and Australia. The event, a prelude to the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (Iffm) 2024, also marked the 50th anniversary of Yash Raj Films.

Mukerji unveiled a commemorative stamp honoring legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra. The ceremony, attended by dignitaries and parliament members, celebrated Chopra’s cinematic legacy and his role in globalizing Hindi-language cinema.

During her speech, Mukerji underscored the importance of the co-production treaty between the two countries and expressed hope for increased collaboration in cinema. She also noted the impact of Australian talent on Indian audiences, stating: “We absolutely love Baz Luhrman and his cinema and his musicals. You have Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman who we adore in India. They have stolen our hearts with their performances and their brilliance in musicals.” She added: “I am really manifesting a...

The Royals is set to bring a refreshing twist to the classic romance genre, blending the allure of modern-day royalty with the ambitions of India’s startup culture. This new series marks the first collaboration between Netflix and Pritish Nandy Communications and is anchored by the sizzling chemistry between Bhumi Pednekar, making her series debut, and Ishaan Khatter. Directed by Priyanka Ghose and Nupur Asthana, the show promises to deliver a new-age romance filled with wit, humor, and the inevitable clash of two very different worlds.

The story revolves around the inevitable head-butting between an entitled Prince Charming and a driven startup whiz. The narrative explores whether their contrasting ambitions will collide disastrously or spark a surprising romance. This dynamic is expected to bring both tension and charm, capturing the essence of a modern-day regal romance.

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Shaitaan Box Office Record: Ajay Devgn Has The Highest Grossing Horror Film Ever To His Credit (Photo Credit –Instagram)

Ajay Devgn’s Shaitaan is churning out phenomenal numbers at the box office. The film witnessed a massive jump on its 3rd Saturday as well, and now the film is all set to take another huge leap on the 3rd Sunday.

Early estimates also suggest that the horror flick will churn out great numbers at the box office over the extended Holi weekend. The film has already grabbed the top spot for the best horror film in the last 20 years.

However, while Shaitaan grabs rank #1 for being the highest-grossing horror film in the last 20 years, it is still to achieve a record that is still held by one of the biggest horror hits in the last 20 years.

Trending Shaitaan Box Office Collection Day 16: Ajay Devgn’s Film Gears Up For An Excellent Extended Holi Weekend!

Mollywood is gearing up for one of the most awaited films of the year, Bandra, starring Dileep and Tamanna Bhatia in the lead roles. The film is directed by Arun Gopy, who made his debut with the blockbuster Ramaleela, which also featured Dileep in a political thriller. Bandra is an action-packed film that promises to keep the audience on the edge of their seats with its twists and turns.

According to reports, Bandra is the story of Alen “Aala” Alexander Dominic, played by Dileep, a Mumbai-based businessman who has a mysterious past. He gets entangled in a web of crime and corruption when he crosses paths with Raghavendra Desai, played by Dino Morea, a ruthless gangster who rules the underworld of Bandra. Tamanna Bhatia plays Tara Janki, a journalist who is on a mission to expose the truth behind the crimes in Bandra. She joins hands with Aala to fight against the evil forces.

The Malayalam film industry is known for its rich and diverse content, ranging from realistic dramas to comedy capers. However, in recent times, the industry has also ventured into the genre of action thrillers, with films like Lucifer, Ayyappanum Koshiyum, and Drishyam 2 making a mark at the box office. Now, two more films are set to join this list, with their trailers creating a buzz among the audience. These are Garudan and Bandra, starring Suresh Gopi and Dileep respectively.

Garudan, directed by debutant Arun Varma and written by Midhun Manuel Thomas, features Suresh Gopi as a cop who is investigating a rape case that leads him to a confrontation with Biju Menon’s character, a former convict who has a personal vendetta against him. The trailer of the film, which was released on October 171, showcases the intense cat-and-mouse game between the two actors, with some high-octane action sequences and dialogues.

Dileep, one of the most versatile and popular actors in Malayalam cinema, is all set to entertain the audience with his upcoming action thriller, Bandra. The film, directed by Arun Gopy and written by Udaykrishna, is slated for a grand release on November 1012. The makers of the film have recently unveiled the first look poster and the teaser, which have created a lot of buzz among the fans and cinephiles.

Bandra is said to be a larger-than-life gangster drama that ventures beyond the borders of Kerala. The film features Dileep in a stylish avatar, sporting a new hairstyle and holding a shotgun. The teaser also shows glimpses of high-octane action sequences, involving cars, bikes, helicopters, and guns. The film boasts an ensemble cast, including Tamannaah Bhatia, Neil Nitin Mukesh, R. Sarathkumar, Arjun Ashokan, Dino Morea, Siddique, Lena, Easwari Rao, Vtv Ganesh, Indrajith Sukumaran, Koushik Mahata, Amit Tiwari, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Aryan...

It’s the last week of September, and the Ott world is brimming with excitement and anticipation, with a mixed bag of titles. As the days grow shorter and cooler, it’s time to cozy up, and explore heartwarming dramas, and thrilling mysteries. From Tabu and Ali Fazal starrer thrilling drama ‘Khufiya’to Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha’s romantic tale ‘Kushi’, this week’s offerings will delight you, and promise to entertain with a diverse range of captivating content.

Here’s a list of six titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.

‘Choona’:

Starring Jimmy Shergill, Aashim Gulati, Vikram Kochhar, Chandan Roy, Namit Das, Gyanendra Tripathi, Atul Srivastava, Monika Panwar, Niharika Lyra Dutt, this satire is written and directed by Pushpendra Nath Misra. This thrilling heist drama is coupled with a dynamic visual experience and perfect comic punches.

When an astrologer, a highly skilled,...

It’s the last week of September, and the Ott world is brimming with excitement and anticipation, with a mixed bag of titles. As the days grow shorter and cooler, it’s time to cozy up, and explore heartwarming dramas, and thrilling mysteries. From Tabu and Ali Fazal starrer thrilling drama ‘Khufiya’to Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha’s romantic tale ‘Kushi’, this week’s offerings will delight you, and promise to entertain with a diverse range of captivating content.

Here’s a list of six titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.

‘Choona’:

Starring Jimmy Shergill, Aashim Gulati, Vikram Kochhar, Chandan Roy, Namit Das, Gyanendra Tripathi, Atul Srivastava, Monika Panwar, Niharika Lyra Dutt, this satire is written and directed by Pushpendra Nath Misra. This thrilling heist drama is coupled with a dynamic visual experience and perfect comic punches.

When an astrologer, a highly skilled,...

The much-awaited action spy thriller ‘Agent’, starring Akhil Akkineni and Mammootty in the lead roles, is all set to stream on SonyLIV from 29 September 2023. The film, which was released in theatres on 28 April 2023, will be available for the digital audience in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam languages.

‘Agent’ is directed by Surender Reddy and written by Vakkantham Vamsi. The film also features Dino Morea, Sakshi Vaidya and Vikramjeet Virk in pivotal roles. The film marks the debut of Vaidya and Morea in Telugu cinema. The film is produced by Anil Sunkara, Rambrahmam Sunkara, Ajay Sunkara and Pathi Deepa Reddy under the banners of Ak Entertainments and Surender 2 Cinema. The film has music composed by Hiphop Tamizha and Bheems Ceciroleo, while the cinematography is handled by Rasool Ellore and George C. Williams. The film is edited by Naveen Nooli.

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‘Agent’ follows the story of a young man (Akhil Akkineni...

The much-awaited Malayalam action film ‘Bandra’, starring Dileep and Tamannaah Bhatia, has completed its shooting today. The film, directed by Arun Gopy and written by Udaykrishna, is expected to hit the screens in October this year.

‘Bandra’ is a gangster drama that features Dileep as the leader of a notorious gang in Mumbai. Tamannaah Bhatia plays his love interest, who is a journalist. The film also marks the Malayalam debut of Bollywood actors Dino Morea and Neil Nitin Mukesh, who play the antagonists. The film has a stellar supporting cast that includes Lena, Rajveer Ankur Singh, Dara Singh Khurana, Amit Tiwari, and others.

The film’s teaser, which was released in July, has already garnered over 2.6 million views on YouTube1. The teaser showcases some high-octane action sequences and stunning visuals of Mumbai. The film’s music is composed by Sam Cs, who has delivered some catchy tunes for the film.

New Delhi, Aug 17 (Ians) Actor Arjun Kapoor took to social media and shared a photo dump giving us a glimpse of his long weekend.

Taking to Instagram, Arjun dropped a string of photos, wherein we can see Arjun, who is shirtless enjoying his meal, while he watches something on the screen.

The second picture shows him enjoying a swim in the pool, another photo shows the image of his lunch which is pasta.

Another photo shows him scrolling through his phone. He is wearing an olive green shirt, paired with black joggers and sunglasses.

There is also a cute picture of a dog, sunset, and Arjun working out in the gym.

He captioned the post as: “Life is short, make your weekends long… #longweekend #mood #photodump”.

The post is liked by Janhvi Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kartik Aaryan, Tara Sutaria, and Ayushmann Khurrana.

Rhea Kapoor dropped a red heart emoji in the comment section,...

Mumbai, June 16 (Ians) Actor Dino Morea, best known for his roles in films such as ‘Kandukondain Kandukondain’, ‘Raaz’ and ‘Solo’, recently found himself in a difficult spot when he was stranded at the Mumbai Airport with no battery in his phone.

The actor was rescued at the last moment by the paparazzi, when one of the media photographers handed Dino his phone and helped him get in touch with the actor’s driver.

Thanking the media for their assistance, Dino took to his social media and said: “Thank you for the phone.”

Known to have a typically friendly demeanour and a good relationship with the media and paparazzi, his post began doing rounds on social media, and quickly gained traction, receiving an outpour of likes, comments, and shares from his fans and followers.Most recently, Dino Morea was seen in the Telugu spy action flick ‘Agent’ and is currently scheduled...

Review Written by Vakkantham Vamsi and directed by Surender Reddy, ‘Agent’ has very little to do with the world of espionage and more to do with the subtext that plays out like a Greek mythological story.After several delays Akhil Akkineni’s Agent finally saw daylight. The actor has undergone a physical transformation and bulked up immensely. Now, was that necessary? Was it worth the effort? We will discuss this in the later part of this review. Agent has Akhil Akkineni, Sakshi Vaidya, Mammootty, and Dino Morea playing the main characters. The film is written by Vakkantham Vamsi and directed by Surender Reddy. Ramakrishna (Akhil Akkineni) aspires to be a spy for India’s premier agency: Research and Analysis Wing (Raw). Raw is headed by Mahadevan (Mammootty), who is also known as Devil for the ruthless and stony ways in which he executes missions. And there is a G0d...

Mumbai, April 28 (Ians) From playing a gangster in Telugu action-comedy film ‘Paisa Vasool’ to portraying a character which demanded a lot of physical strength in his upcoming release ‘Agent’, Vikramjeet Virk has been putting all his efforts to give his best as an actor.

He shared how he prepared for his role in ‘Agent’ and how it is different from previous work.

Vikramjeet shared his experience of playing both the roles and how different they were from each other. “Bob Marley was a ruthless gangster, and to play him, I had to understand his psyche and his way of functioning. I had to get into his headspace and bring out his persona on screen. It was a challenging role, and I had to be very careful while playing it.”

He added: “On the other hand, playing a role in ‘Agent’ was entirely different. I had to be sharp, quick-witted, and...

Mumbai, April 24 (Ians) Actor Dino Morea, who is set to make his Telugu debut with the upcoming movie ‘Agent’, revealed that the shoot of the project was challenging as he battled scorching heat while wearing four layers of clothing as per the character’s demand.

The shooting of the film took place in diverse locations such as Budapest, Hyderabad, and Oman. While filming in the deserts and near the coasts of Oman, the temperature soared to about 40 degrees Celcius.

Dino, who plays the antagonist in the film, said: “Shooting in Oman was an extremely challenging experience, it was hot and my look for the action we were filming was 4 layers of clothing, and then action out in the bright Sun, I was literally baking.”

He further mentioned that he powered through the shoot courtesy his single point focus to deliver his best: “However, the show must go on and we made it happen.

Mumbai, April 14 (Ians) Actor Dino Morea, who played a negative character in the web series ‘The Empire’, is set to essay a baddie once again in his Telugu debut film ‘Agent’. The film also stars Mammootty and Akhil Akkineni.

Dino’s first poster from the film was unveiled on Friday. The actor also shared that he got to explore his love for action in the film.

Talking about his role and his look, the actor said: “Being a baddie is never easy, especially when people have seen you in that lover boy image for the longest. But in Agent, I got to explore my love for action.”

He added: “Yes, I will be doing some high-octane action in this one. I am sure people will like this one as much as they like Shaibani Khan, in fact, even more.”

‘Agent’ is a spy thriller, directed by Surender Reddy. Meanwhile, Dino...

Actor Dino Morea, who is known for his work in ‘Tandav’ and ‘The Empire’, will be seen playing an anti-hero in the larger-than-life Malayalam drama ‘Bandra’.

The film, which also stars Dileep and Tamannah Bhatia, showcases a tragic love story that’s guaranteed to leave audiences at the edge of their seats.

While details are under wraps at the moment, the actor is said to play a slick and ruthless businessman who stops at nothing to get what he wants.

Talking about his role in Bandra, the actor said, “It’s as challenging as it is exhilarating to play the anti-hero, so a lot of excitement around this one. I play a very vicious and dark character that gave me a lot to work with in terms of performance and I can’t wait to see how audiences react to it”.

Meanwhile, he also has the Telugu film ‘Agent’ and...

Actor Dino Morea, who is an avid fitness and sports enthusiast, recently took to his Instagram to post a reel as he was having a fun time playing football with a group of friends. He captioned the reel saying: “Sport is, in my opinion, the best form of exercise and staying fit. Not only does it keep your body and heart strong but also helps you mentally.”

He also shared what being involved with sports means to him. He further mentioned in the caption, “Playing a sport is meditation for me, it’s the focus, it’s discipline, it’s fighting, it’s teamwork, it’s pushing yourself to your limit. Am grateful these habits were instilled in me by my parents very early in life. Go out and play #dinomoreafitness #dinomorea #healthyliving #healthychoices #healthylife #instahealth”.

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Actor Dino Morea, who is known for films like ‘Raaz’ and web series such as ‘Hostages’ and ‘Tandav’, feels that he is in the most interesting phase of his career and is set to make his foray in Telugu cinema with Surender Reddy’s spy thriller titled ‘Agent’ in which he will play the antagonist.

The film will see him pulling off some A-grade action sequences.

Talking about his penchant for action sequences, Dino said: “In the earlier phase of my career, filmmakers only perceived me as this sweet, good-looking boy next door. I was offered to play a romantic hero, but never got an opportunity to do an all-out action film. I have a knack for action as I am fit and flexible, but no one has ever tapped that part of my personality. In ‘Agent’, I will get to do some raw, brutal action and I’m excited about that.

Bollywood livewire star Ranveer Singh danced with NBA star Shaq, also known as Shaquille O’Neal, on his popular number ‘Khalibali’ from the film ‘Padmaavat’. Ranveer, who is appointed as the NBA brand ambassador for India, took to Instagram where he shared a video with the NBA legend. The two are seen doing the hook step of the number.

“Big Man x Bad Man! The collab you didn’t know you needed! Here’s Shaq doing Khalibali! Yes. You read that right! Shaq-a-bibi! Y @shaq,” Ranveer wrote for the caption.

Ranveer’s friends such as Varun Dhawan, Dino Morea and singer Tesherr couldn’t stop commenting on the video.

Varun wrote: “Shaq attack.”

“He’s huge,” wrote Dino.

The “Jalebi Baby’ hitmaker said: “cultural ambassador #1”

“Shaqaaal,” wrote rapper Badshah.

On the work front, Ranveer currently has two films in his kitty: ‘Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani’ and ‘Cirkus.’...

Review‘The Empire’, streaming on Disney+Hotstar, is a grand retelling of how Mughal king Babur came to rule India. Saraswati DatarDisney+HotstarWhen the promos of The Empire, now streaming on Disney+Hotstar, were released, there were strong reactions. While some chose the now familiar path of social media outrage, Game of Thrones fans experienced a strong sense of déjà vu, as did Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s fans who loved the lavish looking palaces and costumes. The Mughals have always been a popular subject with filmmakers in India. One of the biggest films ever made in India is Mughal-e-Azam— Salim, (Emperor Jehangir as we knew him later) and Anarkali’s tragic love story is India’s answer to Romeo and Juliet, while the Taj Mahal cuts across all religious divides to be the symbol of love. In many ways, The Empire, based on the historical fiction novels by Alex Rutherford...

Helmet, a social, quirky comedy is all set to release on 3rd September on Zee5. Produced by Sony Pictures Networks Productions and Dino Morea’s Dm movies, Helmet is directed by Satramm Ramani with Screenplay & Dialogues by Rohan Shankar.

Starring Pranutan Bahl, Aparshakti Khurana, Abhishek Banerjee and Ashish Verma the film is a quirky depiction of the entrenched taboos and diffidence surrounding the simple act of buying condoms in the nation’s heartland.

The film is a hilarious exploration of small-town naivety and offers insight into a milieu where even accessing a birth-control device is wrought with multiple social challenges and psychological hang-ups.

Check out the trailer!

Archana Anand, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 Global, says, “South Asia is full of fascinating narratives and from the heartland of India comes yet another one. We’re thrilled to launch the trailer of Original social comedy film Helmet. A strong entertainer that also carries a subliminal message,...

Nikkhil Advani of Emmay Entertainment is ready to present the biggest show created in India, The Empire – a fiction saga of a warrior-turned-king. Mounted on an unrivaled scale that brings together India’s finest talent, spectacular visuals, and a gripping narrative. Set to release on August 27th, the incredible cast includes actors Kunal Kapoor, Shabana Azmi, Drashti Dhami, Dino Morea, Aditya Seal, Sahher Bambba, Rahul Dev among many others.

Dino Morea’s menacing look as antagonist Shaibani Khan has been praised by all!

Just check this out!

Talking about the look, Dino Morea shared, “The look for the show is something director Mitakshara & I worked on. We needed Shaibani Khan to be deadly, and from the feedback, I’ve been getting, I think we have succeeded. Everyone who has seen the trailer so far has loved Shaibani Khan’s look. Comments like savagely sexy to delicious – quite interesting I’d say!

From the pages of Empire of the Moghul: Raiders from the North by Alex Rutherford comes the story of a young king who is faced with a seemingly impossible challenge as rampaging armies and brutal enemies threaten his destiny, throne and even survival. One of India’s biggest video-streaming platforms Disney+ Hotstar joins hands with prolific filmmaker Nikkhil Advani of Emmay Entertainment to present the biggest show ever created in India, The Empire – a fiction saga of a warrior-turned-king. Mounted on an unrivaled scale that brings together India’s finest talent, spectacular visuals and a gripping narrative, Hotstar Specials presents The Empire is set to release for all subscribers of Disney+ Hotstar on 27th August 2021.

Disney+ Hotstar has always looked at breakthrough ways of bringing compelling content directly to its viewers. From unique formats of storytelling across seven regional languages to unexplored genres, the streaming platform’s original content under...

The Walt Disney Co.’s Disney+ Hotstar streaming service has unveiled a slate of original programming for India made up of 16 series and four films.

Among the shows are The Empire, based on Alex Rutherford’s Empire of the Moghul historical fiction novels, which will star Kunal Kapoor, Dino Morea, Shabana Azmi and Drashti Dhami, and Six Suspects, an adaptation of Slumdog Millionaire writer Vikas Swarup’s novel of the same name, which will feature Pratik Gandhi, Richa Chadha and Ashutosh Rana.

Also planned are a new season of an animation show, dance reality series Dance+, hosted by choreographer Remo D’Souza, new tech and supernatural thriller ...

The Walt Disney Co.’s Disney+ Hotstar streaming service has unveiled a slate of original programming for India made up of 16 series and four films.

Among the shows are The Empire, based on Alex Rutherford’s Empire of the Moghul historical fiction novels, which will star Kunal Kapoor, Dino Morea, Shabana Azmi and Drashti Dhami, and Six Suspects, an adaptation of Slumdog Millionaire writer Vikas Swarup’s novel of the same name, which will feature Pratik Gandhi, Richa Chadha and Ashutosh Rana.

Also planned are a new season of an animation show, dance reality series Dance+, hosted by choreographer Remo D’Souza, new tech and supernatural thriller ...

Actress Konkona Sensharma is bewildered with the stir around the web series Tandav. She wonders if the entire team will be held accountable for making the series.

Reacting to the Supreme Court's decision to refuse to protect the makers and actors of Tandav from arrest, Konkona on Thursday tweeted: "Almost all involved in the show have read the script and signed the contract! Let's arrest the whole cast and crew?"

Set in Delhi, Tandav revolves around the themes of power, ambition and greed in the world of politics.

Soon after it dropped in Ott space, the series drew the ire of a section of politicians as well as public who claimed the show provokes communal disharmony and hurts Hindu sentiments. According to the complaints, a scene featuring Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub performing a college play insults the Hindu deity Shiv.

The series features Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Sunil Grover, Kritika Kamra,...

ControversyThe Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has also sought an explanation from Amazon Prime Video, cognizance of complaints that Hindu gods and goddesses have been ‘ridiculed.’Tnm StaffAmazon Prime VideoThe Hazratganj Kotwali police in Lucknow have registered a case against the director and writer of web series Tandav, which released on Friday, for allegedly hurting religious sentiments. Along with the director of the web series Ali Abbas Zafar, producer Himanshu Krishna Mehra and writer Gaurav Solanki, Amazon Prime Video's India head of original content, Aparna Purohit, has also been named in the case. This comes a day after the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting sought an explanation from streaming platform Amazon Prime Video after taking cognizance of complaints that Hindu gods and goddesses have been ridiculed in web series Tandav, sources told Pti. Bjp MP Manoj Kotak had on Sunday said he has written to Information and Broadcasting Minister...

Actor Annup Sonii got a chance to reunite with many of his contemporaries at National School of Drama, while working on the new webs series Tandav.

"It was a huge cast and I knew most of the actors from before 'Tandav'. For instance, Tigmanshu (Dhulia) was my senior in National School of Drama, Kumud Mishra was junior to me, and so was Zeeshan Ayyub. We all come from the same school and were meeting again on the set. I also knew Sunil (Grover) and Gauahar (Khan) from before. So, we were reconnecting," Annup told Ians.

"But I had never met Saif and Dimple ji before. I must say, few exercises were helpful for all of us to unite and connect. Our director Ali (Abbas Zafar) kept a table reading session for three days where all of us would gather and read the script. Those were the time when we connected,...

Tandav (series on Amazon Prime); Cast: Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub, Sunil Grover, Kritika Kamra, Sarah Jane Dias, Gauahar Khan, Dino Morea, Kumud Mishra, Shonali Nagrani, Anup Sonii, Neha Hinge, Sandhya Mridul, Amyra Dastur; Created by: Ali Abbas Zafar; Rating: * * and 1/2 (two and a half stars)

By Vinayak Chakravorty

Tandav opens with a raging kisaan andolan in Greater Noida over a government decision to turn farm land into a Sez for urbanisation. Soon, the drama throws in students chanting Azadi slogans in a campus called Vnu. A news channel is shown catering to the vested interest of the political power set. Right wing and Left wing politics, dynastic rule dominance and students' crusade -- it's all happening in the series.

Ali Abbas Zafar has picked pieces off news TV headlines abundantly, to fill the nine-episode runtime of his debut show as Ott content creator.

Zafar forgot to...

Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming Original series Tandav has been fuelling intrigue and huge amounts of anticipation since the launch of its teaser and trailer. Created and directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, the political-drama features an all-star ensemble cast including Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Sunil Grover, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Dino Morea, KumudMishra, Gauahar Khan, Amyra Dastur, Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub, Kritika Kamra, Sarah Jane Dias, Sandhya Mridul, Annup Sonii, Hitten Ttejwani, Paresh Pahuja, Shonali Nagrani, among others.

Tandav premieres on January 15th and we have a more in-depth look to fuel your excitement.

Set in the capital city of the world’s largest democracy, Tandav will take viewers inside the closed, chaotic corridors of power and uncover the manipulations, charades as well as the dark secrets of people who will go to any lengths in pursuit of power. The 9 part series will take the audience through the chaotic lanes of Indian...

The most awaited web series Tandav review is here. The Amazon Original Series is a fictional political drama. Created and directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, Tandav is written by Gaurav Solanki and Produced by Himanshu Kishan Mehra and Ali Abbas Zafar’s Offside Entertainment. The web series stars Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Kumud Mishra, Sunil Grover and Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub along with Kritika Kamra, Sarah Jane Dias, Dino Morea, Gauahar Khan, Sandhya Mridul, Annup Sonii, Paresh Pahuja, Shonali Nagrani, Hiten Ttejwani, Amyra Dastur, Neha Hinge, Sukhmani Sadana with others.

Tandav review

Tandav - Tiger Zinda Hai, Sultan, Mere Brother Ki Dulhan fame Ali Abbas Zafar’s Ott entry has some real things to say in this fictional political thriller that showcases things that are actually happening in our political and cultural climate and the stellar ensemble cast ensures that the attention is maintained throughout.

Charismatic leader of...

Amyra Dastur features in the upcoming multistarrer series Tandav starring Saif Ali Khan in a pivotal role. She says Saif made her feel special and that touched her, as a budding actress.

"I have worked with Saif sir in 'Kaalakaandi' and during the script reading session (of Tandav) I met him again. I was just reading my script, sitting there along with everyone, thinking Saif sir wouldn't remember me. So, I could not even say 'hello' to him. Suddenly, Saif sir, from across the table, said, 'Hey you, you were with me in 'Kaalakaandi' right, what's up? how are you?'" recalled Amyra, while opening up to Ians.

"He recognised me!! That was a starstruck moment for me! I called my mother and told her what just happened. It feels so special when someone like Saif Ali Khan, an actor of that caliber remembers you. It is special!

Actress-model Gauahar Khan returns on screen post marriage in Ali Abbas Zafar's much-hyped web series Tandav. Gauahar plays Maithili Sharan, secretary to Dimple Kapadia's Anuradha Kishore, a sly politician. Her character is a vital cog in the wheel in Anuradha's operations.

"Maithili has a strong personality and is one of the important characters of that political world that we have shown. You have to watch the show to know what she is doing. I am very excited because I haven't played a role like this ever in my career. She has a calm and composed nature, and is a woman of very few words but she sure can play her moves. I am looking forward to know the audience reaction to the show and my performance," Gauahar told Ians.

The trailer of Tandav has garnered over 42 million views on YouTube since release, and the actress is happy. "I...

The gripping trailer of the much-awaited political drama Tandav, sent the internet blazing into excitement for the upcoming Amazon Original series. Set in the power corridors of the capital city of the largest democracy, the fictional story of Tandav is created and directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, produced by Himanshu Kishan Mehra and Ali Abbas Zafar and written by Gaurav Solanki. The series will take the audience through the chaotic lanes of Indian politics and features a host of fantastic multitalented artists who will battle in the murky dark lanes of deceit, manipulation, greed, ambition and violence, all for the ultimate throne!

Bringing you a look at the dynamic world of Tandav and its many nuanced characters

Saif Ali Khan as Samar Pratap Singh

Playing the conniving Chanakya like character who is also fierce, radical and authoritative; Saif Ali Khan as Samar is the blue-blooded crown prince. Samar’s enigma...

Actor Dino Morea says he was away from the screen for a long time because he was not getting good roles. He will soon be seen in the much-hyped web series Tandav.

"I was away from the screen for a long time because I felt I had not been getting good offers. Acting is my first calling and I would never leave a chance if I get a good role," Dino said.

Dino Morea, known for his brilliant roles and close to reality acting skills is awaiting the release of upcoming Amazon Original Series Tandav on Amazon Prime Video. Dino will be seen playing the role of a political science professor and he recently revealed his preparations for his character and his take on choosing the show.

Dino Morea said, “I like to be well-researched about my roles before stepping in front of the camera, so that I can essay the role convincingly.

Amazon Prime Video shared the much awaited trailer of Tandav starring ensemble cast. Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Sunil Grover and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub and many others in this political drama.

The trailer of the show takes viewers behind the closed, chaotic corridors of power and politics. Set in the capital of the world’s largest democracy, the series is a gripping, fictional drama that showcases the lengths to which people go in the pursuit of power.

The charismatic leader of a premiere political party, Samar Pratap (Saif Ali Khan), feels he’s ready to inherit the chair of Pm after his party wins the elections. Samar’s father, the party patriarch and the Prime Minister of the country, Devki Nandan (Tigmanshu Dhulia) is not willing to retire yet.

Anuradha, Devki’s close associate (Dimple Kapadia), party senior leader Gopal Das (Kumud Mishra) are few of many other leaders considering...

Starring Saif Ali Khan and Dimple Kapadia, Tandav, the riveting Amazon Original Series begins streaming in January. The 9-episode political drama also features a strong ensemble cast including Sunil Grover, Tigmanshu Dhulia, and Dino Morea among others. Tandav presents actors Saif Ali Khan, Zeeshan Ayyub and Sunil Grover in never-before-seen avatars.

Set in the capital city of the world’s largest democracy, Tandav, the series will take viewers inside the closed, chaotic corridors of power and uncover the manipulations, charades as well as the dark secrets of people who will go to any lengths in pursuit of power.

Directed, created and produced by Ali Abbas Zafar, Tandav will premiere on January 15, 2021.

Check out the teaser

Aparna Purohit, Head of India Originals, Amazon Prime Video said, “As we usher in 2021, we are delighted to present our first political drama, Tandav, a lush exploration of power that highlights how far people are...

A Mumbai special court on Saturday extended the judicial custody till October 6 of former Dharma Productions executive Kshitij Ravi Prasad even as he accused the Narcotics Control Bureau of employing "pressure tactics" and "harassment".

Prasad was arrested on September 26 by the Ncb during its ongoing probe into the drugs angle to the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput.

Kshitij was presented before Special Ndps Court Special Judge Jb Gurav at the end of his earlier judicial custody.

The Ncb said in its remand application that Kshitij was in touch with several suppliers and peddlers from whom he used to procure drugs and his judicial custody was needed to unravel whom all he was delivering the contraband in Bollywood.

In a separate statement filed through his lawyer Satish Maneshinde, Kshitij said he had retracted his earlier statement given to the Ncb allegedly under duress.

He claimed that Ncb sleuths told...

Within three weeks of release, Hostages 2 has emerged as a hit amongst audiences. There was good anticipation around what the second season would have to offer, considering the fact that the first season had closed on a cliffhanger. However, the makers played a smart card by kick-starting the second season from exactly the point where the first one had ended, and hence the overall impact of the thriller was retained.

Released on 9th September, Hostages 2 saw good curiosity built up around it days leading to the D-day, and as a result once the streaming began at Disney + Hotstar, there was a heady kick-start. Audiences were already prepared for what was in the offing and once the thrilling tale started unfolding, there was no looking back.

As a matter of fact what worked further in the favor of this 12 episode season was the fact that there were multiple layers...

Hostages 2(Disney-Hotstar)

Starring Ronit Bose Roy, Divya Dutta

Directed by Sachin Krishn, Series Director Sudhir Mishra

It is amazing how far Hostages 2 stretches its wings without the fear of flying.The second season builds on the frenzy of the first ,keeping alive the faith and the tumult by powering and peppering the plot with a serpentine cue of surprise and shocks that take us through a startling labyrinth of conception deception and denouement.

This time the ever-dependable Ronit Bose Roy is on the opposite end of the hostage situation , Holed up in an ancient bungalow which has seen better days, Ronit’s Prithvi Singh and his associates hold the chief minister(Dalip Tahill, who somehow doesn’t look the part) hostage while the negotiators outside include a thoughtful Divya Dutt and a blustering Kanwaljeet and an Adil Hussain lookalike(Sachin Kurrana) .

Both the parties are surrounded by a plethora...

Actor Dino Morea has invited his old friend, actor John Abraham, to collaborate with him on an action film.

Dino expressed his desire after John praised him for his negative act in his latest web series "Hostages 2".

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There is so much more than meets the eye in Hostages 2. @ronitboseroy a.k.a Prithvi Singh is the Og-super cop and @thedinomorea as a cold-blooded assassin. Binge watch #HostagesSeason2 now! Streaming on @disneyplushotstarvip

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John praised Dino's performance in a video on his Instagram account. In the clip, John reviewed the show and also whistled at Dino's face-off with Ronit Roy's character.

Reacting to the post, Dino commented: "Thanks John Abraham for the seeeetisss... Appreciate it. Now let's do an action film together."

"My friend Dino Morea has outdone himself as a cold-blood assassin!

OTTThe series has too many distractions and plot entanglements to keep us invested in the ‘hostages’ and their safety for 12 long episodes. Saraswati DatarIt is worth exploring why shows streaming on Ott platforms are dropping shows with over 10 episodes these days. Hostages Season 2, now streaming on Disney+Hotstar, is 12 episodes long, and a laborious watch. Ironically a stressful situation like a hostage drama should have been tightly edited and kept to an engaging single digit number of episodes. But sadly, creators Applause Entertainment and Banijay Asia Productions stretch the sequel endlessly. Season 2 picks up exactly where Season 1 ends after Prithvi (Ronit Bose Roy) successfully kidnaps Chief Minister Kl Handa (Dalip Tahhil), who we realise is Prithvi’s wife Saba’s biological father. Saba needs a bone marrow transplant to save her life and Handa is the only one who can help. Season 1 saw Prithvi take Dr Meera’s (Tisca Chopra...

Hostages Season 2 review is here. The second season of the fantastic season 1 is streaming on Disney + Hotstar from September 9, 2020. The Indian crime thriller web series directed by Sudhir Mishra is an official adaptation of an Israeli series of the same name. Season 2 adds Kanwaljit Singh, Divya Dutta, Dino Morea, Shibani Dandekar, Shilpa Shukla, Amit Sial and Shweta Bose in its star cast while retains Ronit Roy, Aashim Gulati, Mohan Kapoor, Dalip Tahil, Surya Sharma and Anangsha Biswas.

Watch Hostages Season 2 Official Trailer here

https://youtu.be/4GAStd_GpUU Hostages Season 2: Immediate reaction when the end credits roll

Sudhir Mishra’s Hostages Season 2 values season 1 and gets gritty by adding more human drama to this ironic cat and mouse drama that changes position and keeps you guessing.

The Story of Hostages Season 2

Continuing from the cliff-hanger situation from season 1, the series introduces some interesting new set of characters with their...

Fans of Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai can never ignore Anokhe Lal Saxena - Saanand Verma. Benaifer and Sanjay Kohli’s popular show is back post lockdown and viewers are extremely happy about it.

Also read: Saumya Tandon bids adieu to ‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!’, producer Binaifer says will miss her

Speaking about the lockdown phase Saanand says,” I have utilised the lockdown for myself. I have made a lot of tiktok videos but now the app is banned. I also spent a lot of time with my family.

I wanted to be happy in this tense situation. I have seen a lot in my life. I used to work in the corporate sector but left the job and struggled for a long time. There was a time when I had no work, but I never panicked.

I kept my calm. One thing I have realised is that mental stability is...