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Tara Sutaria and Ishaan Khatter roped in as brand ambassadors for sustainable skincare brand Nature 4 Nature

Film producer Anand Pandit and Yash Birla Ventures have joined hands for a new venture, Nature 4 Nature - the complete care range. The brand was launched with the objective to share the message of love and compassion by offering consumers 100% natural products. The substances used in the creation of beauty products strive to replace the use of harmful & toxic acids with natural ingredients. Every product is consciously curated with natural ingredients sourced from different parts of the country which are then packaged using natural materials. Along with the brand launch, Nature 4 Nature announced the appointment of two young brand ambassadors, Tara Sutaria and Ishaan Khatter. The brand ambassadors also shared a teaser of the brand film on their social media handles offering a sneak peek to the fans. The actors will help the brand to transform its enthusiasm into effective messaging. Nature 4 Nature is also planning to offer customers the option to reuse the same bottle multiple t

AS04: Aayush Sharma introduces Sushrii Mishraa as the leading lady of his fourth film

Bollywood actor Aayush Sharma has now introduced his leading lady for ASO4. Making her debut in the entertainment world, the lead role will be played by Sushrii Mishraa. The debutante is introduced by the makers with a striking still, flaunting her vivacious and alluring avatar. Talking about his leading lady, Aayush Sharma shares, "We were looking for a new name for AS04, who is not only a fresh face but also someone who can grab your attention with her personality. Sushrii perfectly fit the bill, with not only her looks as well as her acting skills and action abilities. We have already shot a few portions and we are thrilled to have her on board."   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Aayush Sharma (@aaysharma) Director Katyayan Shivpuri says, "Sushrii is more than just a pretty face, she's promising, refreshing and ready to make her mark." Former Miss India United Continents 2015, the beauty is not just

Netflix postpones SHINee's Minho and Chae Soo Bin’s The Fabulous press conference and premiere amid Itaewon Halloween crowd crush tragedy

In the wake of the tragedy in Itaewon in South Korea on Saturday which left hundreds of people dead, Netflix has decided to postpone their upcoming Korean drama The Fabulous starring Minho from popular K-pop group SHINee and actress Chae Soo Bin. The press conference was to take place this week followed by the premiere on November 4, 2022. Swoon Netflix account on Monday shared an official statement on Instagram and wrote, “As national mourning is taking place due to the tragic accident in Korea, we have decided to postpone the press conference and the release of <The Fabulous>.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by The Swoon (@theswoonnetflix) For the unversed, Halloween celebrations turned deadly in South Korea’s Itaewon. It was reported that a crowd crush led to the death of 154 people, of whom 26 were foreign nationals and 132 were injured as per updates on Sunday, according to Korea Herald. An estimate of 100,000 peop

Sidharth Malhotra – Kiara Advani starrer Adal Badal put on hold; film finds no takers

Post the release of the Vishnuvardhan directorial Shershaah , the lead pair Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani made headlines for their chemistry both on-screen and off it too. In fact, with the audience taking an immense liking to the film, filmmakers made a beeline to sign the two on for new ventures. One such venture was the quirky film tentatively titled Adal Badal , which revolved around the concept of soul transfers. In fact, both Sid and Kiara had read the concept note and were pretty kicked to start the project. However, now we hear that the said film has run into trouble. As per a source close to the developments, Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learnt that the project has now been put on the back burner. Revealing details, the source informed Bollywood Hungama, “Yes, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani were very keen on doing the film. In fact, the quirky premise of Adal Badal intrigued them both, and they even gave the makers a green light to go ahead with the developmen

Aamir Khan's mother Zeenat Hussain suffers heart attack, admitted to Breach Candy hospital

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan's mother Zeenat Hussain suffered a heart attack. The reports state that it happened during Diwali festivities and she was rushed to Breach Candy hospital in Mumbai. They were all in Panchgani at Aamir's holiday home when reportedly the health scare happened. As per an Etimes report, Zeenat Hussain is now recovering well and is stable. Her condition and vitals are good and she is recuperating. Aamir Khan and other family members are reportedly in hospital with her. Aamir Khan is the son of late filmmaker Tahir Hussain and Zeenat Hussain In June, the actor celebrated his mother's birthday. Meanwhile, Aamir Khan will next star in RS Prasanna's project. The said film is the official remake of the Spanish film Campeones . The film will reportedly star Anushka Sharma and is already in pre-production stage. Campeones meaning Champions is a sports comedy-drama set against the backdrop of basketball where an arrogant coach is forced to do community

Story of Bhediya leads to the sequel of Shraddha Kapoor-Rajkummar Rao starrer Stree; Report

Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon are making headlines for their upcoming film Bhediya . Recently, the makers dropped the song ‘ Thumkeshwari ’. Though the duo charms the audience with their moves, it's Shraddha Kapoor’s cameo that steals everyone’s attention. After the release of the song, Shraddha Kapoor also confirmed Stree 2, and now, fans are eagerly waiting for more updates to come. Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao are all set to reunite and start shooting for the sequel in 2023. If a report by Pinkvilla is something to go by, then Stree 2 will start rolling early next year. Quoting a source close to the development, the report stated, “Amar [Kaushik] and his team of writers have been working on the script of Stree 2 for a while now, and they have finally locked a subject that takes forward the legacy of the first part.” The source further elaborated, “They are well aware of all the expectations and hence, despite pressures from all ends to make a sequel, were in no hurry t

SM Entertainment cancels annual Halloween party in the wake of Itaewon crowd crush that left 151 dead, 82 injured

In the wake of the tragedy in Itaewon in South Korea on Saturday, the popular entertainment agency SM Entertainment, which houses K-pop groups like NCT, Red Velvet, aespa, Super Junior, EXO, SHINee among others, has cancelled their annual Halloween celebrations. For the unversed, Itaewon, one of the popular destinations in South Korea, witnessed thousands of people during Halloween celebrations which led to one of the most horrific incidents. In a statement on late Saturday night following the tragic incident of crowd surge in Itaewon, SM Entertainment released a statement which read, “We are informing you that the live broadcast of the “SMTOWN WONDERLAND 2022” red carpet, which was scheduled to be streamed live for free today for KWANGYA CLUB ACE members on the global platform Beyond LIVE for approximately one hour starting from 6:15 p.m., has been cancelled. Because the “SMTOWN WONDERLAND 2022” event itself has been cancelled, there will be no livestream of the red carpet either. W

Liam Hemsworth to replace Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher season 4: ‘I may have some big boots to fill, but I'm truly excited’

In one of the latest developments, Henry Cavill is saying goodbye to the beloved character Geralt Of Rivia in The Witcher season 4. Ahead of the season 3 arrival next year, Cavill took to Instagram on Saturday to inform his fans that he will officially be ‘laying down my medallion and my swords’ and departing the fantasy series, on Netflix. Season 4 will see Liam Hemsworth take on the role of monster-hunter Geralt of Rivia instead. “My journey as Geralt of Rivia has been filled with both monsters and adventures," Cavill wrote in his post. "In my stead, the fantastic Mr. Liam Hemsworth will be taking up the mantle of the White Wolf. As with the greatest of literary characters, I pass the torch with reverence for the time spent embodying Geralt and enthusiasm to see Liam's take on this most fascinating and nuanced of men.” He continued, "Liam, good sir, this character has such a wonderful depth to him. Enjoy diving in and seeing what you can find."  

Jr. NTR, Dulquer Salmaan, Kajal Aggarwal, Akhil Akkineni wish Samantha Ruth Prabhu speedy recovery after Myositis diagnosis

In this day and age of a digital world, where everyone is talking about and posting content about their highs and achievements in life, it’s still rare for people to share their lows or the challenges they are facing. On Saturday, Telugu actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu took to social media to reveal that she was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition Myositis and is still recovering. Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared a photo from th hospital and wrote, "Your response to the Yashodha Trailer was overwhelming. It is this love and connection that I share with all of you, that gives me the strength to deal with the seemingly unending challenges that life throws at me. A few months back I was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition called Myositis. I was hoping to share this after it had gone into remission. But it is taking a little longer than I hoped. I am slowly realising that we don’t always need to put up a strong front. Accepting this vulnerability is something that I am still strugglin

Sidharth Malhotra – Kiara Advani lock date in December 2022 for their wedding

It has been some time now since rumours of Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani’s apparent relationship have been doing the rounds. In fact, on the Karan Johar-hosted chat show Koffee with Karan the filmmaker even questioned both Sidharth and Kiara individually about their relationship and about their impending nuptials. While neither Sid nor Kiara revealed much, the Thank God actor did claim to manifest a wedding with Kiara on the Koffee couch. Well, let us be the first to tell you, that the manifestation has come true, and the couple is all set to tie the knot this December. Confirming the development a well-placed industry source tells Bollywood Hungama exclusively, “Yes the Shershaah jodi, Sidharth Malhotra, and Kiara Advani have locked a date this December for their nuptials. Though neither side is open to talking about the impending wedding both have stated prepping for it.” Prod for more details and the source continues, “As of now, both Sidharth and Kiara are keeping a lid o

Shekhar Kapur confirms reviving Paani: ‘I am in touch with a few producers’

Renowned filmmaker Shekhar Kapur was working on his most ambitious project - Paani . However, the project never met its sweet ending as it was, reportedly, put on the back burner. Now, it seems the director has found a middle way to complete Paani soon. Various reports, making rounds on the internet, claimed Kapur was planning to revive the project and is in discussion with a few producers. Breaking his silence on the matter, Kapur confirmed the reports. In a conversation with Pinkvilla, Shekhar said, “Yes I have plans to revive Paani , and I am in touch with a few producers to discuss the possibility.” The ace filmmaker continued by saying, “Hopefully next year, but let’s talk when everything is locked. It’s a dramatic script about many relationships including a love story, and water is the key to the love story. It’s a very spiritual story, for water is the key in every faith in the world.” Giving further details of the project, Kapur added, “The film will also be shot in Englis

NCB files 200-page charge sheet against Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiya in 2020 drug case

Popular couple Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiya seem to be in trouble, again. A 200-page charge sheet against comedian Bharti Singh and her spouse Haarsh Limbachiya has been submitted to the court by the Mumbai Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) branch, as reported by ANI. For the unversed, they were arrested in 2020 in connection with a drugs case and are currently out on bail. The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) had arrested the couple in November 2020 after the seizure of ganja (cannabis) from their house in suburban Andheri. After the investigation, NCB had stated that 86.5 gram of cannabis was recovered from their home in a raid. “Both Bharti and her husband Haarsh Limbachiya accepted consumption of Ganja," ANI had quoted NCB officials as saying. According to an official, the search was done as part of the NCB's investigation into alleged drug use in the entertainment business. The magistrate court granted the couple bail after two days on a bond of Rs 15,000 each. The t

SCOOP: Ranbir Kapoor roped in for a special dance number in Aditya Seal’s Rocket Gang

A while back it was reported that choreographer turned director Bosco Martis would be directing a musical film titled Rocket Gang. Featuring Aditya Seal, Nikita Dutta, and others the film is all set to release on November 11 this year. Though there still is time till the venture hits screens, Bollywood Hungama has learnt that the film will feature a very special guest appearance in the form of Brahmastra star Ranbir Kapoor. Confirming the same a source close to the production tells us, “Yes, Ranbir Kapoor will be seen making a cameo in Rocket Gang. But unlike conventional guest appearances, the Kapoor lad will be seen in a special dance number in the film.” Ask for more details and the source continues, “Bosco developed a very close rapport with Ranbir Kapoor while choreographing him for Luv Ranjan’s film with Shraddha Kapoor. Since then the two have been in touch. So when Bosco was directing Rocket Gang he requested Ranbir to make a special appearance in the film. Knowing Ranbir, th

Kartik Aaryan gained 10 Kgs for upcoming film Freddy

Having spun magic on the box office with his last film Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 , Kartik Aaryan seems to be in a ‘transformative’ mood. For his ready-for-release eerie film Freddy directed by Shashanka Ghosh, Kartik had to gain considerable weight to give a ‘weighty’ performance as a dentist on a rampage. A well-informed source reveals, “Freddy is Kartik Aaryan’s most challenging role to date. He plays a dark eerie twisted character which will shock audiences.” Kartik’s character is apparently as grey as Shah Rukh’s Baazigar and Darr . Since Kartik had to play a character older than his actual age, Kartik insisted on bulking himself up. “The director suggested prosthetics. But Kartik wanted no artificiality in his acting ambit on this occasion. Freddy is as raw and real as it can get. And Kartik wanted the character to look as determinedly authentic as possible,” says the source. Was it tough for Kartik to put on the kilos? “Not at all. He only had to tuck into his mother’s cooking for

Shailesh Lodha breaks silence on quitting Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah; calls himself ‘a sentimental fool’

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has indeed created history as it is the longest-running TV sitcom. The show was started back in 2008, and so far, the channel has aired over three thousand episodes of it. In the journey spanning over a decade, the Sab TV show made many actors a household name. One among them is Shailesh Lodha. However, Lodha decided to quit the show this year, and it left many fans heartbroken. Though the makers have now introduced new Sachin Shroff as the new Taarak Mehta, fans still want to know why Shailesh Lodha left the show. Ever since his exit, the makers and the actor remained tight-lipped on the matter. As it has been a couple of months now, it seems fans may get their answer from Shailesh Lodha’s recent conversation with Siddharth Kannan. Lodha expressed his anguish at leaving the show that touched the hearts of hundreds of Indians. Quoting an Indian poet, Bashir Badr, to convey his disappointment, he said: “Kuch toh majbooriyan rahi hongi, yun hi koi bewa

Hrithik Roshan-Deepika Padukone starrer Fighter postponed to Republic Day 2024; Prabhas-starrer Salaar to now enjoy a SOLO release on September 28, 2023

Superstar Hrithik Roshan recently released his much-awaited action thriller,  Vikram Vedha . Though it didn’t hit the bullseye at the box office, his stardom is intact and so is the excitement for his upcoming film,  Fighter . The moviegoers and even the trade are excited about it for multiple reasons – it brings together Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone for the first time, it is directed by Siddharth Anand of  Bang Bang  (2014),  War  (2019) and  Pathaan  (2023) fame, and also because it’s one-of-its-kind aerial action entertainer from Bollywood. Today, the makers of  Fighter  announced that their film, which was supposed to release on September 30, 2023, has now been postponed to January 25, 2024. The biggie will now release on Republic Day, 1 ½ years from now. Interestingly, this means that  Salaar  will now enjoy a solo release. Starring pan-India star Prabhas, it is directed by Prashanth Neel of  KGF  fame. Hombale Films, which backed  KGF  and the recent surprise blockbuste

Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10: Shilpa Shinde takes a jibe at judges’ panel; asks Karan Johar if he is going to give a “National Award” to contestants

A few weeks back popular TV personality Shilpa Shinde was evicted from the dance-reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 10. It seems even after her eviction, she is following the show, and her latest video posts on her Instagram are proof of it. However, in the videos, she is not praising the show, but slamming the judges' panel - which includes Karan Johar, Madhuri Dixit Nene and Nora Fatehi. The former Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai actress shared two videos, in which she can be seen talking about JDJ10 contestants Rubina Dilaik and Nia Sharma, and the comments of judges on their recent performances. A furious Shilpa wrote, “It’s my humble request to all the judges of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa,” in the caption of her video. In the video, Shinde briefly talked about television actress Nia Sharma’s performance where the judges pointed out faults. Taking a jibe at Karan Johar, Shilpa asked if the producer was going to offer Nia a Dharma Productions film, according to how she performed that day.

Hrithik Roshan-Deepika Padukone starrer Fighter postponed; to now release on January 25, 2024

Fighter  starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone is set to go on floors soon. This marks the actor's second collaboration with filmmaker Siddharth Anand after 2019's blockbuster,  War . The film will have India's first aerial sequences as the project is around the story of the Indian Air Force. While Siddharth Anand is penning the script, he is joined by ex-Army officer Ramon Chibb. He will bring his army experience as he takes on the role of screenplay writer, and will share the story-writing credits with Anand. The film was slated to release on September 30, 2023. Now, it has been postponed to 2024 Republic Day. Celebrating India's 75th Republic Day, the action-packed large-screen spectacle by Viacom18 Studios and Marflix Pictures is set to release on January 25, 2024. Hrithik Roshan on Friday took to Twitter to make the announcement. He shared the first poster and wrote, "25th January 2024- see you at the theatres! #Fighter." 25th January 2024- see

Crash Landing on You stars Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin expecting a baby boy; delivery due in December

South Korean actors Son Ye Jin and Hyun Bin, who got hitched in March 2022, are expecting their first child. The Crash Landing On You actors, who dated for three years before tying the knot, took to social media to make the announcement in July 2022. Now, the couple has revealed that they are expecting a baby boy which is due in December. Son Ye Jin’s agency made an official announcement in Korean, as per the Korean tabloid Soompi, which read, “Son Ye Jin and Hyun Bin’s child is a boy. The baby is due in December. Son Ye Jin is currently in very good health. She’s calmly preparing for the birth [of her son].” Back in June, Son Ye Jin took to her official Instagram account to make the announcement. As per Korean tabloid Soompi, her note, written in Korean, read, “You are all well, right? I am doing well. Today, I want to carefully share some joyful news. A new life has come to us. I’m still a bit dazed, but I am feeling changes in my body every day with concern and excitement.  As t

Supriya Pilgaonkar refutes reports of joining the cast of Rupali Ganguly starrer Anupamaa; says, ‘I have not been approached’

Star Plus’ popular TV serial Anupamaa has created a lot of buzz with its storyline. The family drama has not only managed to top the TRP charts but also made all of its star cast household names. The show features a handful of famous and established TV faces such as Rupali Ganguly, Gaurav Khanna, and Sudhanshu Pandey. Recently, various media reports speculated that renowned actress Supriya Pilgaonkar will soon join the serial. However, it seems the claims of the reports are nothing but just rumours as the veteran actress herself has reacted to them. Supriya refuted rumours that she has been offered a role in Anupamaa. She also mentioned that she has neither given any such audition, nor did she receive any call from the production of the TV show. Addressing the media report, Pilgaonkar told, “This is very surprising. It is not true. I have been reading about this news online and I am surprised how people make up stories. I have not even received a call from the production house, leav

Sonakshi Sinha and Vaani Kapoor join hands for National-award winner Ashim Ahluwalia’s next film; Report

Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha is all set to grace the silver screen after almost three years with her next film Double XL . While her upcoming film is creating a buzz on the internet, the actress seems to be on a film signing spree. Ahead of the release of her upcoming comedy-drama, Sonakshi has signed yet another project marking her first collaboration with actress Vaani Kapoor. If a report by Pinkvilla is something to go by, then Sonakshi Sinha and Vaani Kapoor will soon share the screen space for Ashim Ahluwalia's next titled A Girl In The Yellow Suitcase . Though the report has not given much detail on the same, it stated that the casting of the film has been finalised and the film will go on floors at the start of the next year.  However, it is worth mentioning that neither the above-named actresses nor Ashim Ahluwalia have confirmed the report yet. For the unversed, Ashim Ahluwalia, a National-Award winner, is the acclaimed director of John and Jane, Miss Lovely, Dad

Henry Cavill recalls reprising Superman after five years in Black Adam - “That is one of the top moments in my career”

Henry Cavill has once again donned the cape for good and the actor is recalling the emotional experience of finally putting the cape back on after five long years. Cavill recalled in a recent interview as noted by The Hollywood Reporter, that he was working six days a week on Netflix’s The Witcher when he was offered to appear in a scene in Dwayne Johnson’s DC antihero story Black Adam. He had to get permission from The Witcher team, but as the actor recalled, “It was so top secret we couldn’t tell them what.” For the appearance in Black Adam , the actor recalled he chose the costume he wore in 2013’s Man Of Steel , his first outing as the mighty Superman. “I chose that one in particular because of the nostalgia attached to the suit,” said Cavill during the conversation, which was a live taping of Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast. It was incredibly important to me to be standing there and enjoying that moment.” “That is one of the top moments in my career. It feels great to

Esmayeel Shroff dies in Mumbai; Govinda, Padmini Kolhapure mourn his demise

Veteran director Esmayeel Shroff passed away following a brief illness late on Wednesday in Mumbai. As per a report by IANS, he breathed his last at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. He was around 65. For the unversed, the late director had helmed a bunch of hit films such as Agar, God and Gun, Ahista Ahista, Zid, Police Public, Majhdhaar, Dil Akhir Dil Hai, Bulundi, Nishchaiy, Suryaa and Jhuta Sach . Hailing from Andhra Pradesh, he was earlier a graduate in sound engineering from the National Institute of Technology. However, his interest in cinema took him to Bombay where he initially worked as an assistant director. Shroff had also launched Govinda’s career in Bollywood in 1986. Reacting to the news of his demise, Govinda said, “I’m deeply saddened. My career started with his film. Uparwala unko jannat naseeb karaye (may God place his soul in heaven). May his soul rest in peace. Not only did he give me work, but he used to have faith in me, too. He was the first person

SEVENTEEN to take over Osaka, Tokyo and Nagoya with concert play park city project amid Be The Sun Japan dome tour

K-pop powerhouse SEVENTEEN’s ‘Be The Sun’ world tour became more exciting. It is being reported that HYBE JAPAN will host ‘SEVENTEEN BE THE SUN THE CITY’ in celebration of the group’s first dome tour in Japan, turning Osaka, Tokyo and Nagoya into a ‘concert play park.’ Taking on the theme of the performance powerhouse’s ongoing world tour, the citywide project will light up the three cities with immersive fan experiences built around the band’s crowd-pulling shows. SEVENTEEN will play at Kyocera Dome Osaka on November 19-20, at Tokyo Dome on November 26-27, and complete the Japan leg of the tour at Vantelin Dome Nagoya on December 3-4. In Osaka, a digital stamp rally across 18 landmarks—including the HEP FIVE Ferris wheel covered in SEVENTEEN graphics—is set for roll out on November 12, and ‘rapi:t’ express trains wrapped in SEVENTEEN graphics will run through the city starting October 27. A highlight in Tokyo will be a SEVENTEEN-themed light display presented in collaboration with