Page 26 - Bollywood

PM pays tributes to actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor on 100th birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to celebrated actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor on his 100th birth anniversary, hailing him as "the eternal showman". He said on X, "Today, we mark the 100th birth anniversary of the legendary Raj Kapoor, a visionary filmmaker, actor and the eternal showman! His genius transcended generations, leaving an indelible mark on Indian and global cinema." The prime minister had recently met members of the Kapoor family, which has produced several successful actors, to commemorate his legacy. Born on this day in 1924 in what was then undivided India and is now part of Pakistan, Kapoor was the son of stalwart actor Prithviraj Kapoor and grew to become not only a successful actor but also one of the greatest filmmakers of the Hindi film cinema. His screen portrayal of a common man wedded to working-class values coupled with an eye for talent in various aspects of film-making, not least in music, created a popular cinema that won the hearts of .

Pushpa 2 Day 9 Collections: Allu Arjun movie reaches 750 cr mark in India

Pushpa 2: The Rule minted over Rs 750 crore in India and its current collection currently stands at around Rs 1105 crore across the world after 8 days of its release

Raj Kapoor's 100th birth anniversary: Kapoors plan grand celebrations

The Kapoor family is prepared to celebrate the patriarch Raj Kapoor's 100th birthday. On the special day, the family even travelled to Delhi to invite PM Modi to join the celebrations

PM meets Raj Kapoor's family, honours his legacy ahead of birth centenary

Meanwhile, the festival will celebrate the centenary of Raj Kapoor, one of the most iconic figures in Indian cinema, who passed away in 1988. It showcases 10 iconic Raj Kapoor films across 40 cities

Andrew Garfield bonds with Shraddha Kapoor, calls her 'kind and gentle'

Andrew Garfield and Shraddha Kapoor's pictures from the Red Sea International Film Festival have gone viral. Earlier, Garfield called Shraddha 'kind and gentle'

After Sunil Pal, actor Mushtaq Khan reveals he was kidnapped, tortured

According to Mushtaq Khan's business partner, the kidnappers tortured the actor for 12 hours and demanded a ransom of Rs 1 crore

Delhi court summons actor Dharmendra in 'Garam Dharam' cheating case

The complainant alleged that he was approached by two people in April 2018 on behalf of Dharmendra and lured into investing in the Garam Dharam Dhaba franchise

King Khan applauds 'Baby John' trailer, Varun Dhawan's reaction wins hearts

Shah Rukh Khan penned his thoughts about Varun Dhawan's 'Baby John' trailer that was launched on Monday evening. The movie is set to hit theatres this Christmas

Animal to have 3 parts, Animal Park to start shooting by 2027, says Ranbir

At RSIFF 2024, actor Ranbir Kapoor discussed Animal Park, the follow-up to his 2023 film 'Animal'. Sandeep wants to create an "over three-part" film for Animal, he continued

Vikrant Massey backtracks on 'retirement' claim, says his post was misread

Regarding his recent social media post on his 'retirement' from acting, Vikrant Massey has given a clarification. The actor stated that he needs a long break to take care of his health

Nargis Fakhri's sister Aliya Fakhri arrested for murdering ex-boyfriend

According to reports, Aliya Fakhri, the sister of Bollywood actor Nargis Fakhri, has been arrested in relation to the murder of her ex-boyfriend and his friend in Queens, New York, last month

Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives' Shalini Passi to enter Bigg Boss 18

Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives fame and Delhi based socialite, Shalini Passi is all set to enter Bigg Boss 18 house soon and join the host Salman Khan, as per reports

Lights, camera, acquisition: Why corporates are betting big on Bollywood?

The Hindi film industry is set for a major shift, driven by rising costs and corporate interest in the entertainment sector. Analysts predict consolidation among production houses in the coming months

'I realise it's time to recalibrate…,' Vikrant Massey announces retirement

Vikrant Massey shocked his fans as the '12th fail' actor shared a post on Instagram announcing his retirement from the film industry at the age of 37

Dragging my wife's name into unrelated matters unacceptable: Raj Kundra

Businessman Raj Kundra, whose premises were raided by the Enforcement Directorate on Friday, has requested the media to "respect boundaries" and not drag his wife, actor Shilpa Shetty's name into "unrelated matters". The ED raided the premises of Kundra and some others as part of a money laundering case linked to alleged distribution of pornographic and adult movies, official sources said. Kundra said unlike media reports, he was "fully complying" with the ongoing investigation that has been unfolding for the last four years. In his first public statement after the raids in an Instagram Story, the entrepreneur said: "As for the claims of associates', pornographic' and money laundering', let's just say that no amount of sensationalism will cloud the truth, in the end, justice will prevail!" "A note to the media: It's unacceptable to repeatedly drag my wife's name into unrelated matters. Please respect the boundaries!!! #ED," he added in the post shared on Friday night. Shetty, who

Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava release date pushed to next year; here's why

The release date of the historical drama film, Chhaava, has been postponed to February next year; it was initially scheduled to hit theatres on December 6

Lucky Baskhar OTT release date: Here's when and where to watch crime drama

Dulquer Salmaan starrer Lucky Baskhar did phenomenal business at the box office. Now the movie is set to release in theatres on Netflix

'Arijit Singh can buy a duplex in Mumbai from earnings of one performance'

Rapper Raftaar reveals that he admires Arijit Singh's simplicity. In an interview, Ikka and Raftaar talked about the singer's remuneration and how he lives a simple life despite huge earnings

Bigg Boss 18: Rajat Dalal is most popular contestant, check top five here

Ormax Media poll releases the list of top 5 contestants in Bigg Boss season 18 from November 16 to November 22, 2024. Rajat Dalal tops the chart followed by Vivian Dsena

Jahnavi Mehta, Juhi Chawla's daughter is internet's crush after IPL auction

Images of Jahnavi Mehta went viral during the IPL 2025 auction ceremony in Jeddah on Sunday, November 24. The internet has been smitten with Juhi Chawla's daughter ever since