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Why Big B, Akshay quiet on fuel prices now, asks Congress leader

Maha Congress chief Nana Patole asked why Bollywood celebrities, including actors Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar, who had tweeted about high fuel prices during the UPA regime were quiet now

Why Big B, Akshay quiet on fuel prices now, asks Congress leader
Updated On : 18 Feb 2021 | 12:52 AM IST

At $238 mn, Kohli remains most-valued celeb for 4th year in row: Report

Ace cricketer Virat Kohli has been ranked as the most valuable celebrity for the fourth consecutive year in 2020 with a brand value of USD 237.7 million, and the second and third slots have gone to Hindi film actors Akshay Kumar and Ranveer Singh, according to an industry ranking. Of the top ten most-valued celebs, only Kohli is outside of the filmdom and of the nine film stars only two are females in the 2020 ranking. While Kohli's brand remained the same, the top 20 celebs lost 5 per cent of their combined value to USD 1 billion in 2020, Duff & Phelps, which specialises in brand valuation, said in a statement on Thursday. Kohli remains the most valued celebrity for the fourth consecutive year with a steady brand value of USD 237.7 million in 2020 despite the COVID-19 pandemic, it said. While Akshay Kumar retains the second position with a brand value of USD 118.9 million, a jump of 13.8 per cent, Ranveer Singh also retains his third position again for the second year, with a ...

At $238 mn, Kohli remains most-valued celeb for 4th year in row: Report
Updated On : 04 Feb 2021 | 5:31 PM IST

Akshay Kumar launches PUBG rival multi-player mobile action game FAU-G

On the occasion of Republic Day, Akshay Kumar launched the mobile action game 'Fearless and United Guards (FAU-G).

Akshay Kumar launches PUBG rival multi-player mobile action game FAU-G
Updated On : 26 Jan 2021 | 2:44 PM IST

Bihar YouTuber opposes Rs 500 crore defamation notice by Akshay Kumar

YouTuber Rashid Siddiquee has opposed the defamation notice issued against him by Akshay Kumar in connection with Sushant Singh Rajput death case

Bihar YouTuber opposes Rs 500 crore defamation notice by Akshay Kumar
Updated On : 21 Nov 2020 | 11:16 AM IST

Pandemic-proof endorsers: The five names which stand out in 2020

Bachchan, Kumar, Khurrana, Kohli and Dhoni have been visible in a difficult year; charm remains intact, say experts

Pandemic-proof endorsers: The five names which stand out in 2020
Updated On : 20 Nov 2020 | 12:20 AM IST
No big releases in 2020 as uncertainty remains over cinema hall attendance
Updated On : 06 Nov 2020 | 6:10 AM IST

India's most beautiful, most respected, most versatile celebrities in pics

The Indian Institute of Human Brands (IIHB), led by adman Sandeep Goyal, on Tuesday, released findings of its TIARA Research report, billed as a comprehensive study of Indian celebrities

India's most beautiful, most respected, most versatile celebrities in pics
Updated On : 27 Oct 2020 | 1:51 PM IST

Game on: How FAU-G plans to enter the space left vacant by PUBG

Bengaluru based start-up to develop desi version of multiplayer action game by October end

Game on: How FAU-G plans to enter the space left vacant by PUBG
Updated On : 05 Sep 2020 | 4:08 PM IST

After PUBG ban, Akshay Kumar unveils 'Made In India' action game FAU-G

The game aims to provide an Indian alternative to PUBG Mobile that has been recently banned in India along with 117 more apps

After PUBG ban, Akshay Kumar unveils 'Made In India' action game FAU-G
Updated On : 04 Sep 2020 | 9:40 PM IST

Sonu Sood beats Akshay to top celebrity performance in lockdown: Check list

IIHB interviewed 110 corporate and reached out to 550 consumers to rate the performance of celebrities

Sonu Sood beats Akshay to top celebrity performance in lockdown: Check list
Updated On : 02 Jul 2020 | 5:47 PM IST

To do or not to do

After three months of being battered by a slowing economy and the pandemic, Indian media firms are reacting with frenzied activity

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Updated On : 30 Jun 2020 | 10:59 PM IST

With theatres shut due to Covid-19, 7 Hindi movies take the OTT route

Akshay Kumar's 'Laxxmi Bomb', 'Sadak 2', featuring Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn and Sanjay Dutt-starrer 'Bhuj: The Pride of India' are among the films that are headed for a direct release

With theatres shut due to Covid-19, 7 Hindi movies take the OTT route
Updated On : 29 Jun 2020 | 8:15 PM IST

How an inherently collaborative film industry will adapt to the time

Many in the business of cinema are cautiously excited as the industry receives the green signal to restart work.

How an inherently collaborative film industry will adapt to the time
Updated On : 05 Jun 2020 | 8:50 PM IST

Akshay Kumar refutes reports of him booking a charter flight for sister, kids

Breaking his silence, the Bollywood actor tweeted: "This news about me booking a charter flight for my sister and her two kids is FAKE from start to end."

Akshay Kumar refutes reports of him booking a charter flight for sister, kids
Updated On : 01 Jun 2020 | 7:43 AM IST

Indian sports fraternity mourns the death of Hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr

The veteran hockey player had suffered a cardiac arrest on May 12 and after that, he suffered two more cardiac arrests during the course of his stay in the hospital.

Indian sports fraternity mourns the death of Hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr
Updated On : 25 May 2020 | 12:19 PM IST

Vande Bharat vs Bharat ke Bande: Is Modi losing his political touch?

PM Modi's pandemic messaging has been mostly directed at the middle class and elites and there's little empathy for the poor millions. Is he losing his political touch?

Vande Bharat vs Bharat ke Bande: Is Modi losing his political touch?
Updated On : 09 May 2020 | 8:42 AM IST

Covid-19: Akshay tops 'celebrity heartfulness index; Virat at bottom

This report comes in the bakcdrop of donations and charities done by these celebrities at a time when the world is facing the worst crisis in over a century

Covid-19: Akshay tops 'celebrity heartfulness index; Virat at bottom
Updated On : 17 Apr 2020 | 1:39 PM IST

From Baaghi 3 to Sooryavanshi, big Bollywood films face coronavirus heat

Film events such as IIFA 2020 have been postponed for now

From Baaghi 3 to Sooryavanshi, big Bollywood films face coronavirus heat
Updated On : 06 Mar 2020 | 11:00 PM IST

Oil brand tries a new Fortune with fresh look and Akshay Kumar as face

Since its launch way back in 2000, Fortune has built itself a neat niche in the edible oils segment

Oil brand tries a new Fortune with fresh look and Akshay Kumar as face
Updated On : 03 Mar 2020 | 10:30 PM IST

Akshay Kumar is new face for PepsiCo India's Kurkure, does he fit the bill?

Kurkure, a brand born in and made for India, has built its persona around being rooted in local tastes

Akshay Kumar is new face for PepsiCo India's Kurkure, does he fit the bill?
Updated On : 26 Feb 2020 | 11:46 PM IST