Shabana Azmi, an alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) of Pune, made her film debut in 1974 and went on to become one of India’s leading actress. Shabana Azmi, along with Deepti Naval and Smita Patil, formed the formidable trio, who were considered acting powerhouses back in the 70s and 80s. […]
Here’s how much Hrithik Roshan was paid for his 2019 hit film ‘War’
Hrithik Roshan is a superstar in Bollywood and is among the highest paid actors in the film industry. Hrithik starred in the 2019 film ‘War’, an action-packed blockbuster film that also became the highest grossing film of the year. The film even beat Kabir Singh’s gross earnings, a big feat indeed. Hrithik Roshan, who played […]
Bollywood facing losses of 5000+ crore due to pandemic lockdown
Almost everybody associated with the film industry is despondent about the future. With COVID-19 numbers increasing by the day in India nad no signs of vaccine, the mood of industry workers has turned pessimistic. Shooting of several movies has stopped. Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai and Boney Kapoor’s Maidaan had to raze their sets as they […]
Indian film celebrities caught in Tax Controversies
In Bollywood and other film industries in India, there’s a saying that “there’s no business like the show-business”. Besides being famous, Film and TV celebrities are also among the biggest earners. With their flashy lifestyle, fleet of cars cars, luxury homes, its difficult for celebrities to stay away from the lens of the tax authorities. […]
It’s 2020 and Bollywood is still obsessed with fair skin
Makers of the upcoming movie ‘Khaali Peeli’, starring Ananya Panday and Ishaan Khatter, are facing criticism on social media for their dance number (“tujhe dekh ke goriya, Beyonce sharma jayegi”) (by looking at you, oh fair lady, Beyonce will get embarrassed), which depcits Bollywood’s continued obsession with fair skin. https://twitter.com/kiaraastan/status/1302873777999503361 Abhay Deol calls fairness cream […]
BMC demolish illegal constructions by Bollywood actors & filmmakers
BMC begins the demolition of illegal alterations to Kangana Ranaut’s office in Bandra. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) recently started the demolition of alleged structural violations at Kangana Ranaut’s office, after serving her with a 24 hours notice to take corrective measures, failing which “the illegal portions” would be demolished. Mumbai: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) […]
Deepika Padukone: Net worth and luxury splurges
Deepika Padukone is one of the leading actors in Bollywood and commands a higher remuneration than some of her male counterparts. Not only does she ensure that she’s paid what she’s worth, but she also loves to splurge money, going by her collection of luxury cars, luxury handbags and her US$2 million home in Prabhadevi, […]
Rakesh Roshan completes 50 years in Bollywood, talks about Bollywood
Veteran actor and filmmaker Rakesh Roshan has completed five decades in the film industry. However, his life and career has never been easy. He struggled initially as an actor and his family had to face hardships. He has been shot at by people from the underworld and even battled throat cancer. But being a true […]
Showik Chakraborty, Samuel Miranda admit to Drugs Procurement, arrested by NCB
Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested Showik Chakraborty and Samuel Miranda in connection with the ongoing drug probe. Sources add that Showik and Miranda have been booked for possession, transportation and usage of cannabis. As per reports, Showik confessed that he had allegedly procured drugs on the instructions of his sister – actor Rhea Chakraborty. […]
Kangana Ranaut says her Manali bungalow is the ultimate party house
Kangana Ranaut is a Queen in real life too and now she has a castle for in the beautiful locales of Manali (Himachal Pradesh). In a conversation with an architectural magazine, Kangana provided a detailed insight into her Manali mansion called Kangana Heights. Built at 2,000 metres above sea level, Kangana says that her mansion […]