Nov 14, 2023, at 07:34 am
Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman recently got into a controversy for a song in Ishaan Khatter and Mrunal Thakur-starrer Pippa. Following a massive row over the rendition of the iconic Bengali song 'Karar oi louho kopat' (Iron bars of a jail) by the revered Bengali poet Kazi Nazrul Islam in the Bollywood war film, Pippa makers have now released an apology for 'hurting sentiments'.
AR Rahman draws flak over 'distorted' rendition of legendary poet Kazi Narul's iconic Bengali song
Nov 12, 2023, at 03:17 am
Mumbai: A dispute has arisen over AR Rahman's rendition of the iconic Bengali song 'Karar oi louho kopat' (Iron bars of a jail) by the revered Bengali poet Kazi Nazrul Islam in the Bollywood war film 'Pippa', a report in the media said.
Rhea Chakraborty wears a special saree on Bijoya Dasami
Oct 24, 2023, at 10:06 pm
'Bijoya' or the last day of Durga Puja is a nostalgic moment for many and Bollywood actress Rhea Chakraborty is no exception to it as she decided to wear a 100-year-old saree that belonged to her grandmother on the special day of festivity.
Iconic actor Waheeda Rehman to be conferred with Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award
Sep 27, 2023, at 02:13 am
New Delhi: Veteran actress Waheeda Rehman will be honoured with India's highest award in the field of cinema, Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award for 2023, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced on Tuesday.
Sep 16, 2023, at 07:53 pm
After entertaining fans with two Box Office rockers, Pathaan and Jawan, Shah Rukh Khan's film 'Dunki' is all set to hit theatres on the occasion of Christmas.
Bollywood lyricist Dev Kohli dies after prolonged illness
Aug 26, 2023, at 11:44 pm
Mumbai: Veteran Bollywood lyricist Dev Kohli died in Mumbai on Saturday after a prolonged illness.
Aug 17, 2023, at 08:50 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Ambassador of the Embassy of Israel in India, Naor Gilon hosted a soiree on August 16 that brought together distinguished figures from both the Israeli and Indian film industries to celebrate and enhance the cultural partnership between Israel and India.
Aug 15, 2023, at 08:48 pm
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar on Tuesday said he has been granted Indian citizenship.
PM Modi remembers legendary singer Mukesh on his 100th birth anniversary
Jul 23, 2023, at 03:56 am
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday remembered legendary Indian playback singer Mukesh on his 100th birth anniversary.
Basu Chatterjee: Remembering Bollywood's God of Small Things
Jun 06, 2023, at 10:49 pm
It has been three years since the demise of filmmaker Basu Chatterjee, who made ‘small’ things that constitute our life in the otherwise over-the-top world of Bollywood films look relatable, beautiful and gentle. The director also knew how to make those small little stories of his everyday characters successful on celluloid creating a niche for his middle-of-the-road cinema. Noted social worker and cultural patron Sundeep Bhutoria recalls the man on the third anniversary of his death (June 4, 2020)
Priyanka Chopra says she quit a Hindi film as director wanted to 'see her underwear'
May 24, 2023, at 10:43 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: In another revelation about her experience in Bollywood, actor Priyanka Chopra has said she had quit a Hindi film whose director wanted to "see her underwear" during a shooting sequence.
SRK’s ‘Pathaan’ to hit cinemas in Bangladesh on May 12; first Hindi film to release post 1971
May 05, 2023, at 11:17 pm
New Delhi: Yash Raj Films’ ‘Pathaan’ starring Shah Rukh Khan, is all set to release in Bangladesh on May 12. It is also the first Hindi film to release in Bangladesh after 1971.
Apr 04, 2023, at 11:00 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Actor Priyanka Chopra has recently opened up about her struggling days in Bollywood which eventually forced her to venture in the West with Hollywood projects.
Mar 29, 2023, at 05:57 am
Los Angeles/IBNS: Priyanka Chopra, one of the biggest names in Bollywood who have made a successful crossover to Hollywood, has revealed that she shifted her base and career to the US as she was tired of the politics in the Hindi film industry and had “beef with people”.
Oscars 2023: Twitterati react after host Jimmy Kimmel calls RRR 'Bollywood film'
Mar 13, 2023, at 06:06 pm
Los Angeles: Twitterati fumed after host Jimmy Kimmel called RRR a 'Bollywood film' during a monologue at the 95th Academy Awards here on Sunday.
Sushmita Sen suffers heart attack; undergoes angioplasty
Mar 03, 2023, at 12:18 am
Actor Sushmita Sen, who is considered one of Bollywood's fittest personalities, shared with her fans in an Instagram post that she suffered a heart attack a few days back.
Feb 14, 2023, at 11:36 pm
Mumbai: Switzerland is paying tribute to the legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra, saluting his contribution of having showcased Switzerland’s beauty to Indians through the magic of his cinema.
Feb 11, 2023, at 05:12 am
Jaipur: It rained showbiz stars at the wedding of Gautam Madhavan, son of Star and Disney India head K Madhavan, in Jaipur on Thursday.
My marriage with Saif Ali Khan exposed me to life beyond films: Kareena Kapoor Khan
Jan 24, 2023, at 05:18 pm
Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor Khan was recently in Kolkata to attend a talk show hosted by Young Leaders Forum with ICC where she spoke on a range of issues, including her marriage and motherhood. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts
Jan 23, 2023, at 05:31 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan's last release Laal Singh Chaddha was one of the many films that had faced the #boycottBollywood campaign in recent times.
Suniel Shetty raises #boycottbollywood campaign worry in meeting with Yogi Adityanath
Jan 07, 2023, at 06:14 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty drew Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and firebrand Hindutva leader Yogi Adityanath's attention to the recent trend of online campaigns against the Hindi film industry at a meeting in Mumbai.
Welcome 2023: Bollywood celebrities ring in new year in style
Jan 02, 2023, at 03:41 am
Mumbai: Bollywood celebrities joined the rest of the world in wishing people on New Year as they posted their colourful messages on Instagram.
Ten Bollywood films to watch out for in 2023
Dec 31, 2022, at 05:22 pm
Amid the competition from the southern film industry, Bollywood is aiming high riding on big upcoming releases of top stars in a bid to reclaim the box office glory, which has taken a beating post pandemic. As the curtains draw on the year 2022, IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh lists some crucial Bollywood releases
Bollywood 2022: Spotting the stars amid Southern wave
Dec 23, 2022, at 01:40 am
2022 will be remembered as one of the tough years for Bollywood when regional movie industries gave the B-town cut-throat competition nationally with even audiences giving major releases a miss and preferring to shift their allegiance to their new found love in South. With lack of hit movies and #boycott trends emerging as serious issues of concern, 2023 will remain a crucial year for Bollywood to reshape its future. IBNS-TWF correspondent Supriyo Hazra looks back
Veteran actor and popular Bollywood talk show host Tabassum passes away
Nov 20, 2022, at 12:55 am
Mumbai: Veteran actor Tabassum, well known for her roles as a child artist and Bollywood talk shows, passed away on Friday evening at the age of 78, media reported.
Posterising Bollywood: The world of master collector SMM Ausaja
Nov 18, 2022, at 06:43 pm
Film posters tell their own stories but are often ignored or go unrecognised by most. Shoma A. Chatterji delves into their world through the eyes of master collector SMM Ausaja
Shah Rukh Khan's bodyguard stopped at Mumbai airport by customs officials
Nov 13, 2022, at 02:28 am
Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's bodyguard was stopped by customs officials at the Mumbai airport in the wee hours of Saturday, media reports said.
Make films rooted to Indian culture: Kantara director Rishab Shetty advises Bollywood
Nov 07, 2022, at 08:31 pm
Bengaluru/UNI: Kantara Director Rishab Shetty has advised Bollywood filmmakers to make films focusing on the sentiments of the audience, not theirs.
Alia Bhatt celebrates 10 years in Bollywood with a special picture on social media
Oct 19, 2022, at 06:43 pm
Bollywood actor-producer Alia Bhatt completed 10 years in her illustrious and eventful journey in the Hindi film industry or Bollywood Wednesday.
Oct 16, 2022, at 05:17 am
The Indian audience is set to fall in love all over again with the Bollywood beauty of the yesteryears, Sharmila Tagore, with her appearance in the singing reality show Indian Idol 13 where they will see her recreating one of her most iconic on-screen moments from the 1969 hit film Aradhana.