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(Crisp) Movie Review: THUG LIFE [Hindi] by FENIL SETA
Thug Life starts on an interesting note. The use of black and white in a crucial scene adds a nice touch. But soon, the film falls due to the script and also execution. The intermission point is...
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(Crisp) Movie Review: HOUSEFULL 5 [5A and 5B] by FENIL SETA
Housefull 5 has a dhamaal first half. The jokes are a bit below-the-belt and adult. But it is well-woven into the narrative and has been performed ably, especially by Akshay Kumar. Moreover, one hasn’t...
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This planet is our home, not just a backdrop for Instagram-Amit Sadh
Neha Maheshwri (BOMBAY TIMES; June 5, 2025)For Amit Sadh, World Environment Day isn’t just another date on the calendar — it’s deeply personal. “The day falls on June 5, which also happens to be my...
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Gurmeet Choudhary recovers stolen items after house help disappears
Tanvi Trivedi (BOMBAY TIMES; June 5, 2025)On June 3, Gurmeet Choudhary reported a theft at his home after a newly-hired house help fled with his personal belongings just hours after being employed.The...
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We issued a strict warning to Pratik Shah about his unacceptable...
With Homebound cinematographer Pratik Shah under scrutiny for his alleged inappropriate behaviour, filmmaker Juhi Sharma details how the IWCC pulled him up in 2020 after a DoP accused him of sexual...
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When a person like Amitabh Bachchan backed me to do it, I became...
As Aamir Khan bypasses OTT giants to release Sitaare Zameen Par only in theatres, he opens up on how Amitabh Bachchan gave him confidence when no one else supported his decisionPriyanka Sharma, Upala...
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Raid 2 collects 162.16 cr in 5 weeks
Box Office India Trade NetworkRAID 2 has taken its total to 162 crore nett after five weeks as it collected well again in week five with 4.25 crore nett. The film saw a drop with the release of BHOOL...
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I love eating biryani any day anywhere but Eid ki biryani ka swaad alag...
Vinay MR Mishra (BOMBAY TIMES; June 7, 2025)In Junagadh, a young Munawar Faruqui would eagerly await Eid—not just for the celebrations, but for the joy of receiving Eidi from his elders and donning new...
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Housefull 2 actress Shazahn Padamsee gets married to Ashish Kanakia in Mumbai
Renuka Vyavahare (BOMBAY TIMES; June 8, 2025)Actress Shazahn Padamsee, known for her roles in Housefull 2 and Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year, tied the knot with businessman Ashish Kanakia in a...
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I have been very uncomfortable with the term queer-Apurva Asrani
With his social media series Rangila Rupya, writer Apurva Asrani spotlights the LGBTQiA community’s spending power and demands better returns — no rainbow-washing allowedMohar Basu (MID-DAY; June 8,...
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Ahan Shetty’s action drama rolls in October
Akash Bhatnagar (HINDUSTAN TIMES; June 8, 2025)After signing on a love story with director Shaad Ali, actor Ahan Shetty has locked his next project as well — and it’s set to be an action-packed...
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Sadia Khateeb on shooting for Dadi Ki Shaadi: "I’ve never had this much fun...
From Dadi Ki Shaadi to Omung Kumar’s next, Sadia Khateeb on embracing it all with open armsKomal RJ Panchal (MID-DAY; June 8, 2025)She never dreamed that one phone call could change her life, but for...
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Sonakshi Sinha, Jyotika to butt heads in the courtroom for Ashwiny Iyer...
After years in limbo, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari’s legal drama finally kicks off with a new castMohar Basu (MID-DAY; June 8, 2025)After two years of delays at the negotiation table, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari has...
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Globally, the theatres are on a decline in some manner-Rana Daggubati
Actor Rana Daggubati feels that the Telugu film industry is emerging in times when the theatres biz is coming downYashika Mathur (HINDUSTAN TIMES; June 8, 2025)Actor Rana Daggubati, who has been a part...
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Housefull 5 collects 22 cr on Day 1; third biggest opener of 2025
Box Office India Trade NetworkHOUSEFULL 5 scored a good opening day as it collected 22 crore nett with strong collections in practically all the circuits. The film came up well in current although the...
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I want to have the financial independence to hire the best lawyer if I have...
Vinay MR Mishra (BOMBAY TIMES; June 8, 2025)It’s a long-awaited sunrise for Rhea Chakraborty — an actress whose life was upended in the wake of actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s tragic death by suicide in...
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Southern films struggle in Hindi; poor marketing, weak stories to blame
Dubbed regional films struggle to find success in the Hindi belt over the past six months, despite attempts to broaden their appealRajesh N Naidu (THE ECONOMIC TIMES; June 9, 2025)An increasing number...
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There is influence of Russian literature in the modern Urdu novels-Javed Akhtar
Niharika Lal (BOMBAY TIMES; June 8, 2025)Javed Akhtar received the Dostoevsky Star Order – a literary award given to those promoting Russian literature and culture – in a ceremony held at the Russian...
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Rajkummar Rao to begin Aditya Nimbalkar’s murder comedy before Sourav Ganguly...
With Sourav Ganguly’s biopic in pre-production, sources say Rajkummar Rao to kick off director Aditya Nimbalkar’s murder comedyMohar Basu (MID-DAY; June 9, 2025)There is much interest in the Sourav...
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I have an issue with it being called Bollywood all the time-Mani Ratnam
Filmmaker Mani Ratnam on directing a Hindi film in the future and shooting a Tamil film in DelhiYashika Mathur (HINDUSTAN TIMES; June 9, 2025)Filmmaker Mani Ratnam, known for delivering cinematic gems...
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Amol Parashar on dating rumours with Konkona Sen Sharma: "Naming every...
S Farah Rizvi (HINDUSTAN TIMES; June 9, 2025)Actors Konkona Sen Sharma, 45, and Amol Parashar, 38, are rumoured to be in a relationship. And what added fuel to the fire was their first public...
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Narayana Murthy-Sudha Murty biopic will take its own sweet time-Ashwiny Iyer...
Four years after a film on Infosys founder Narayana Murthy and wife Sudha Murty was announced, director Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari says writing underway; reveals having script discussions with the couple’s...
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I didn’t come empty handed from Baby John-Wamiqa Gabbi
Akash Bhatnagar (HINDUSTAN TIMES; June 9, 2025)In the last six months, Wamiqa Gabbi has had a roller coaster of experience in her film journey. The actor had her first big commercial release in 2024...
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Housefull 5 collects 50.25 cr in 2 days
Box Office India Trade NetworkHOUSEFULL 5 has done well on day two as it collected 28.25 crore nett which is pretty good growth in the 25-30% range. It was a holiday for Eid on Saturday and so, maybe...
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Thug Life collects 27 cr in 3 days; 1 cr in Hindi
Box Office India Trade NetworkThe Tamil film THUG LIFE, which released on Thursday, is a mega disaster as it collects around 27 crore nett in three days. The film collected around 13.50 crore nett on...
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