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Being Gay in Bollywood

This book is important for those interested in Bollywood or in queer activism in India, but also for those who are looking for a life story to inspire them

Rajasthan govt plans to set up a film and television institute in the state

According to the state government, availability of trained manpower and talented artists is essential for creating an adequate eco-system for the film industry in the state

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 crosses Rs 175 cr, actor calls movie 'blockbuster'

Actors Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani-starrer horror comedy "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2" has surpassed the Rs 175 crore mark at the domestic box office, the makers announced on Thursday.

Shakti Kapoor's son Siddhanth released on bail in drugs consumption case

Bollywood actor Shraddha Kapoor's brother Siddhanth Kapoor has now been released on bail after he was arrested on Monday when his medical reports confirmed his consumption of drugs.

Actor Shakti Kapoor's son detained in Bengaluru on drug abuse charges

Bollywood actor Siddhanth Kapoor was detained for allegedly taking drugs during a rave party in a city hotel, police said on Monday

Kartik Aaryan tests Covid positive ahead of IIFA performance in Abu Dhabi

Actor Kartik Aaryan on Saturday said he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The actor, who is riding high on the success of his latest release "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2", shared the health update on Instagram. "Covid Positive," Aaryan, who was set to perform at the IIFA awards ceremony in Abu Dhabi, posted on his Instagram Stories. The 31-year-old actor previously tested positive for the virus in March last year. "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2", directed by Anees Bazmee, is inching closer to the 150 crore mark. On Saturday, India logged a single-day rise of 3,962 coronavirus infections and 26 fatalities, pushing the overall tally to 4,31,72,547 cases and 5,24,677 deaths.

Singer KK cremated in Mumbai; family and friends bid him emotional goodbye

Playback singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, better known by his stage name KK, was cremated in the presence of his family and close friends from the film fraternity.

Bollywood singer KK dies at 53 after live performance in Kolkata

Well-known Bollywood singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, died in Kolkata on Tuesday night, officials said. He was 53. KK was feeling unwell after reaching his hotel, following a performance at a concert in the evening where he sang for almost an hour, officials said. He was taken to a private hospital in south Kolkata where doctors declared him brought dead, they said. "It's unfortunate that we could not treat him," a senior official of the hospital said. KK, known as a versatile singer, has recorded songs in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi and Bengali, among other languages.

Bollywood stages a comeback after extended weak show at box office

The movie, released on May 20, likely to touch Rs 150 cr in collections this week; buzz strong for second half of 2022 thanks to a strong line-up, say distributors

Bollywood's wake-up call

Why the Hindi film industry is struggling to emerge out of its pandemic-induced coma

Kartik Aaryan's 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2' mints over Rs 14 cr on day one

Actor Kartik Aaryan-led horror comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 has collected Rs 14.11 crore in India on its opening day. The Anees Bazmee directorial is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Murad Khetani, and Krishan Kumar under the banners of T-Series and Cine1 Studios. The opening day collection was shared by Cine1 Studios on its official Twitter page. "Filled with laughter & fear! This complete family entertainer is entertaining all," the post read. "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2" is a sequel to filmmaker Priyadarshan's Akshay Kumar-starrer 2007 blockbuster of the same name. The film also features actors Tabu, Kiara Advani, Sanjay Mishra and Rajpal Yadav.

Gangubai Kathiawadi has worked well overseas too: Bhansali Productions CEO

The film has grossed (inclusive of taxes) Rs 200 crore at the global box office

Bollywood stars falter as South Indian movies crack the box-office code

Larger-than-life movies' full value is offered only on a big screen, say experts; for other movies, consumers prefer to wait for their OTT release

Will South Indian cinema continue giving Bollywood a run for its money?

In the past six months, Southern cinemas such as Pushpa, RRR and KGF2 have shattered box office records. Is this a flash in the pan or a longer term trend? Let us find out in our next report

South cinema comes into its own in India, shatter box-office records

In the last six months, movies such as Pushpa, RRR and KGF2 have shattered box-office records; the trend is expected to stay as more big-ticket regional films await release

Bollywood economics

Given the significance of music in Hindi films, it is not surprising that filmmakers chose to milk it for ideological reasons

Frames per Second: The Big Bad Bollywood Wedding

Fans obsess over celebrity weddings such as Ranbir-Alia. But the big fat Indian wedding is inalienable from Bollywood

'K.G.F: Chapter 2' continues regional movie trend, is a hit on day one

First-day total domestic collection pegged at Rs 110 crore at least. Hindi-version collection at Rs 40 crore, say experts

71% of IPL viewers get influenced by ads with Bollywood celebrities: Report

The report said that 73 per cent of the respondents prefer watching ads that show Indian culture or legacy.

Will India's box office earnings cross pre-pandemic level this year?

SS Rajamouli's RRR breached the Rs 1,000 cr collection on Monday. Several other movies are also lined up for release in the next few days. Will they be able to give the box office its old days back?