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Stampede at Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 premiere show leaves one woman dead, her son critical | Devendra Fadnavis picked as BJP legislative party head, set to be Maharashtra CM | Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's visit to violence-hit Sambhal thwarted | Man tries to shoot Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal at entrance of Golden Temple, arrested | Joe Biden announces $1 billion humanitarian assistance for 31 African countries during his visit to Angola | South Korean president lifts martial law order hours after imposing it | With plaque around his neck, ex-Punjab Dy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal serves punishment at Golden Temple in Amritsar | Devendra Fadnavis meets Eknath Shinde in Mumbai as suspense over Maharashtra CM post continues | South Korean President declares emergency martial law citing opposition of being 'anti-state forces' | Hours after closing consular office in Tripura, Bangladesh summons Indian envoy in Dhaka

I love watching horror films: Surangana Bandyopadhyay as Nikosh Chhaya premieres on Hoichoi

Nov 06, 2024, at 02:46 am

Bengali actress Surangana Bandyopadhyay plays an integral character, Mitul, in Parambrata Chattopadhyay's Nikosh Chhaya, the second installment of the Bhaduri Moshai series, which premiered on Hoichoi on October 31. As the series is out now, IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh catches up with Surangana at The Flamboyant in Kolkata... 

Virat Kohli turns 36, Anushka Sharma's special message will melt your heart

Nov 05, 2024, at 08:38 pm

Indian batting icon Virat Kohli turned 36 on Tuesday when his wife Anushka Sharma decided to post an unseen image of the cricketer to wish him a special day.

Mithun Chakraborty's first wife Helena Luke, who divorced the actor four months after marriage, dies

Nov 05, 2024, at 04:50 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood star Mithun Chakraborty's first wife Helena Luke, who divorced the actor four months after their marriage, passed away on November 3 in the United States, media reports said.

Bengali film Bohurupi crosses Rs. 13 crore in box office dominating Diwali weekend

Nov 04, 2024, at 08:50 pm

Bengali cinema has witnessed a groundbreaking achievement as Bohurupi, directed by the iconic duo Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee, continues to set records.

Alive India in Concert celebrates 10th season with Sunidhi Chauhan's performance in Bengaluru

Nov 04, 2024, at 08:29 pm

Alive India in Concert marked a milestone 10th season with a spectacular show featuring Bollywood powerhouse Sunidhi Chauhan in her first-ever ticketed "I Am Home" concert.

Kannada director Guruprasad's decomposed body found at Bengaluru flat

Nov 04, 2024, at 06:52 pm

Bengaluru/IBNS: Kannada director Guruprasad's decomposed body was found at his apartment in Bengaluru, media reports said.

Shah Rukh Khan reveals he has quit smoking

Nov 04, 2024, at 05:02 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who turned 59 last week, has recently revealed he has quit smoking.

Nandita Roy-Shiboprosad Mukherjee's Bohurupi earns over Rs. 12 cr in box office

Nov 02, 2024, at 08:58 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Director duo Nandita Roy-Shiboprosad Mukherjee's Bengali film Bohurupi has earned over Rs. 12 crore in the box office, becoming the highest grossing film in the era of Bengali Cinema Multiplex.

Hoichoi unveils poster of Talmar Romeo Juliet

Nov 02, 2024, at 08:40 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Hoichoi has unveiled the poster of Hoichoi's upcoming web series Talmar Romeo Juliet, which is an adaptation of William Shakespeare's iconic play Romeo and Juliet.

On SRK’s birthday, makers of Fauji 2 unveil trailer with a refreshing cast

Nov 02, 2024, at 08:25 pm

To celebrate Shah Rukh Khan’s 59th birthday, the makers of Fauji 2 have launched an electrifying trailer, giving audiences a glimpse of the fresh faces set to lead this highly-anticipated revival.

Nobody like you: Katrina Kaif wishes Shah Rukh Khan on his 59th birthday

Nov 02, 2024, at 08:11 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has been showered with love and wishes by his countless fans and followers as he turned 59 on Saturday.

Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt twin with daughter Raha in Diwali celebration at home

Nov 02, 2024, at 06:57 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood power couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt and their daughter Raha wore the same-colour outfit participating in a puja and celebration at home on Diwali on Friday.

'She is the answer to our prayers': Deepika and Ranveer name their daughter Dua Padukone Singh

Nov 02, 2024, at 04:44 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood power couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, one of the massively popular Hindi film stars, turned proud parents on September 8, 2024.

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3-Singham Again advance booking: Anees Bazmee's horror-comedy has a slight edge over Rohit Shetty's action film

Nov 01, 2024, at 08:45 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Anees Bazmee's horror-comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 clashed with Rohit Shetty's action film Singham Again as the two big-budget films released on big screens on Friday.

SVF unveils trailer of Mithun Chakraborty starrer Shontaan

Nov 01, 2024, at 06:42 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The trailer of filmmaker Raj Chakraborty's Shontaan, starring veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty in the lead, was unveiled on Friday.

Nikosh Chhaya: I don't believe in horror or astrology personally, says Gaurav Chakrabarty

Oct 31, 2024, at 10:20 pm

Actor Gaurav Chakrabarty plays a key role in Parambrata Chattopadhyay's web series Nikosh Chhaya, the second installment of the Bhaduri Moshai series streaming on Hoichoi from October 31. Gaurav speaks on the series, supernatural elements and Parambrata's style of direction in an interaction with IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh at The Flamboyant in Kolkata. Excerpts... 

Naayak song from Kanguva displays Suriya's massy avatar

Oct 31, 2024, at 09:44 pm

Chennai/IBNS: Actor Suriya's massy presence was prevalent in the Naayak song from upcoming Tamil film, Kanguva, which has already created ripples in the minds of audiences.

Mithun Chakraborty-headlined Shontaan's first poster out

Oct 31, 2024, at 05:00 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The first poster of veteran Indian actor Mithun Chakraborty starrer upcoming Bengali film Shontaan was unveiled by the makers- SVF- on Thursday.

Thama: Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna join Dinesh Vijan's horror-comedy universe

Oct 30, 2024, at 08:57 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Prominent actors Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna will be featuring in film producer Dinesh Vijan's next horror-comedy project, Thama.

Malayalam film editor Nishadh Yusuf found dead at Kochi home

Oct 30, 2024, at 07:50 pm

Kochi/IBNS: Popular Malayalam film editor Nishad Yusuf was found dead at his apartment in Kochi on Wednesday, media reports said. He was 43.

'Amitabh, can I borrow some money from you': Big B recalls Ratan Tata's humble nature

Oct 30, 2024, at 04:38 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Sharing some touching anecdotes, Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan recalled that industrialist-philanthropist Ratan Tata, who died on October 9, once borrowed money from him for making a phone call at London airport.

I am single now, relax: Arjun Kapoor confirms breakup with Malaika Arora

Oct 29, 2024, at 07:57 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor has confirmed his breakup with senior actress Malaika Arora putting occasional speculation by fans over their rumoured courtship to rest.

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3: I was nervous to dance with Madhuri Dixit, says Vidya Balan

Oct 29, 2024, at 05:13 pm

Bollywood actress Vidya Balan reprises the popular role of Manjulika in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, the third installment of the audience's fond horror-comedy franchise. In an interaction with journalists during the Kolkata leg of the film's promotion, Vidya talks about dancing with icon Madhuri Dixit, her decision to skip Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and more.. IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh reports

Kolkata-born US filmmaker Sriyanka Ray wins Emmy for documentary a year after she died

Oct 29, 2024, at 05:45 am

Late Kolkata-born US filmmaker Sriyanka Ray on Saturday posthumously won her independent Emmy award as a director and producer for her documentary ‘Homeroom Dreams'.

How could it happen in Kolkata?: Vidya Balan expresses shock at RG Kar rape-murder incident

Oct 29, 2024, at 01:41 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Bollywood actress Vidya Balan has expressed her shock at the incident of brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital amid the huge protests that swept the country over the past two months.

I knew there was so much for me to explore in this role: Bhuvan Arora on what compelled him to join Amazon MX Player’s Fisaddi

Oct 28, 2024, at 06:39 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Amazon MX Player, Amazon’s free video streaming service, recently released the brotherhood drama, Fisaddi.

Direction is my final calling: Parambrata Chattopadhyay ahead of Nikosh Chhaya release

Oct 27, 2024, at 05:55 pm

Actor-director Parambrata Chattopadhyay's Nikosh Chhaya, the second installment of the Bhaduri Moshai series, is set to premiere on popular streaming platform Hoichoi on October 31 on the occasion of Bhoot Choturdoshi. A year after the success of the first installment- Parnashavarir Shaap- Parambrata goes candid with IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh on the series, tantrism and his current choices in career in an interview at The Flamboyant in Kolkata... Excerpts...

ED conducts massive search operations in five states over illegal sale of Coldplay-Diljit concert tickets

Oct 26, 2024, at 08:08 pm

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Saturday said it conducted a massive search operation across five Indian states over the illegal sale of tickets for upcoming concerts of Coldplay and Diljit Dosanjh.

Hoichoi brings new food and travel series

Oct 26, 2024, at 07:46 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Popular online streaming platform Hoichoi has introduced a new food and travel series, titled Sunrise Bhojonbilashi.

It is a tough job: Kriti Sanon on her debut as producer with Do Patti

Oct 26, 2024, at 04:39 pm

Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon turned a producer under the banner Blue Butterfly Films with Do Patti, a romantic thriller starring Kajol, Shaheer Sheikh alongside Kriti herself. During the campaign for the film which released on Netflix on October 25, Kriti, who is now one of the bankable B-Town actresses, spoke on her journey as a producer at length. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh writes