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Kangana Ranaut’s Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata declared tax-free in Haryana after CM Nayab Singh Saini’s special screening

Kangana Ranaut’s Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata declared tax-free in Haryana after CM Nayab Singh Saini’s special screening

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Kangana Ranaut’s new film, Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata, has been declared tax-free across Haryana. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini made the announcement in Chandigarh following a special screening of the 26/11-inspired drama, which he attended alongside Ranaut and senior state leaders. This marks the second state exemption for the film during its opening week, following a similar tax-free status granted in Delhi. Chandigarh, Jun 13 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut during a special screening of Bharat Bhagya Vidhata, in Chandigarh on Saturday. (@NayabSainiBJP X/ANI Photo) (@NayabSainiBJP) Haryana CM praises the film’s message After watching the film, Chief Minister Saini shared that its story delivers a powerful message that everyone needs to see. “I have said that such motivational films, which inspire us, should be watched by all of us,” Saini stated. “We will declare this tax-free in Haryana because it inspires us and makes us feel our duties”. The Chief Minister tied the movie’s focus on bravery and public service back to India’s national strength. He …

Tamannaah Bhatia seeks blessings at Mahakaleshwar Temple, attends Bhasma Aarti, watch

Tamannaah Bhatia seeks blessings at Mahakaleshwar Temple, attends Bhasma Aarti, watch

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Actor Tamannaah Bhatia visited the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Madhya Pradesh on May 12. The actor participated in the temple’s sacred Bhasma Aarti, one of the most significant and globally recognised rituals associated with Lord Shiva. Known for her spiritual inclination and frequent visits to temples across the country, Tamannaah was seen offering prayers at the early-morning ceremony while dressed in traditional attire. She was joined by her close friend and producer, Pragya Kapoor. Tamannaah Bhatia seeks blessings at Mahakaleshwar Temple, attends Bhasma Aarti. (ANI) Tamannaah attends the sacred Bhasma Aarti during Brahma Muhurta The highlight of Tamannaah’s visit was her participation in the Bhasma Aarti, performed during the Brahma Muhurta in the early hours of the morning. The ritual, where sacred ash is offered to the deity, draws devotees from across India and abroad every day. Videos of the actor have gone viral, in which the actor remained deeply immersed in prayers throughout the ceremony and respectfully followed all temple customs. Sitting among devotees, Tamannaah witnessed the Vedic chants, rhythmic bells and spiritual atmosphere that …

Exclusive | Richa Chadha to play detective for first time in upcoming web series

Exclusive | Richa Chadha to play detective for first time in upcoming web series

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Actor Richa Chadha is coming back in front of the camera for the first time after becoming a mother in July 2024, and she is keen on adding the element of surprise for her fans. We have learnt exclusively that the actor will be playing the role of a detective for the first time in upcoming web series. The show will be a crime thriller, which has already gone on floors. Richa Chadha will be seen in a web series. Richa’s character is said to be central of an unfolding mystery and has shot 50 percent of the show. The yet-to-be titled series is said to be a story with several layered narrative. A source tells us, “Richa read the story and liked it because it was powerful and different and something that she hasn’t done before. She was looking for a sharp character like this. She even watched several classic detective thrillers to understand the genre and nuances right.” Also Read | Public figure must verify facts before amplifying: HC to Richa Chadha Last …

Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar is 1st Bollywood film to earn ₹1000 cr in India; joins Baahubali, KGF, Pushpa in elite list

Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar is 1st Bollywood film to earn ₹1000 cr in India; joins Baahubali, KGF, Pushpa in elite list

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Nearly two months after its release, Dhurandhar is still going strong at the domestic box office. The Aditya Dhar film rewrote record books in its first six weeks, setting new records for daily collections week after week. Now, in its eighth week, the film has scaled a new peak – becoming only the fourth film ever to cross ₹1000 crore gross in the Indian market. All other films in the list are from the south, making Dhurandhar in the only Bollywood film in the list. Ranveer Singh and Sara Arjun in Dhurandhar. Dhurandhar grosses ₹1000 crore in India In its eighth weekend, Dhurandhar collected ₹2.9 crore net in India, adding ₹1.25 crore more on Republic Day. Its earnings on January 26, its 53rd day in theatres, took Dhurandhar’s domestic collection past ₹1000 crore. The film has now earned ₹1002 crore gross ( ₹835 crore net) in India. The previous earnings record for a Hindi film in India belonged to Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan, which earned ₹760 crore gross domestically. The elite ₹1000 crore club Ranveer …

Exclusive | Anil Kapoor will also act in Nayak 2 besides producing it, confirms co-producer Deepak Mukut

Exclusive | Anil Kapoor will also act in Nayak 2 besides producing it, confirms co-producer Deepak Mukut

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Actor Anil Kapoor left a deep impact on hearts of the audience when he played the righteous civilian-turned-into Chief Minister for the 2001 entertainer Nayak: The Real Hero. Now, as reports of him acquiring the rights of the film have surfaced, filmmaker Deepak Mukut who held the copyright of the film so far confirms that he and Anil are going to produce Nayak 2 together. Anil Kapoor in a still from the film Nayak. Nayak tells the story of a television journalist Shivaji Rao who questions the Chief Minister of Maharashtra (played by Amrish Puri) during a live newsroom debate and end up becoming the CM for a day to prove his righteousness. Also Read | Anil Kapoor on 20 years of Nayak: I pursued Shankar for Nayak after both Aamir and Shah Rukh Khan passed it up Originally produced by AS Rathnam, the rights to Nayak were later held by producer Deepak Mukut. We reached out to Deepak Mukut to confirm if Anil had bought the rights from him and he told HTCity, “He …

Battle of Galwan: Chinese media criticises Salman Khan’s film, FWICE Chief Advisor Ashoke Pandit says ‘Not surprised’

Battle of Galwan: Chinese media criticises Salman Khan’s film, FWICE Chief Advisor Ashoke Pandit says ‘Not surprised’

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The teaser of Salman Khan’s upcoming film Battle of Galwan released on December 27 and has now invited criticism from certain commentators and media in China, accusing the film of distorting facts. However, this reaction cannot affect the film in any way, says Ashoke Pandit, Chief Advisor, Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE). Salman Khan in a still from Battle of Galwan. According to Chinese tabloid Global Times, an expert said on Monday that Bollywood films at most provide an entertainment-driven point of view but cannot rewrite history. The report also said that Chinese netizens have also criticised the trailer. Ashoke Pandit tells us, “We are not surprised or shocked that the media in China has responded to Galwan film in such a way… If a filmmaker or production house decides to give depiction of confrontation of India and China, there is nothing wrong with it. I don’t think isse iski release par koi asar padega as far as release or collection is concerned.” Also Read | Is Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan a …

Drishyam 3 Update: Ajay Devgn and crew to shoot in Goa for a month-long schedule

Drishyam 3 Update: Ajay Devgn and crew to shoot in Goa for a month-long schedule

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Actor Ajay Devgn, Tabu and Shriya Saran starrer Drishyam 3 has gone into production much to the excitement of the fans. The film has an interesting addition to the cast with Jaideep Ahlawat joining the shoot. As the production progresses, it is learnt that the cast and crew of the film will now move to Goa and shoot an intense schedule. Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar in a still from Drishyam 2. The third installment in the Hindi franchise of the Malayalam suspense thriller was up until now shooting in Mumbai. The film’s shoot had commenced in the Millennium City recently and will now swiftly move to Goa. According to the production, the shooting in Goa will kickstart from January 8 and will continue through the month end. The entire cast of the film, including Shriya Saran and Rajat Kapoor will also be part of this shooting schedule. Akshaye Khanna’s exit from Drishyam 3 After his successful stint in Dhurandhar, Akshaye Khanna was to start the shoot of Drishyam 3 but he exited the project …

Priyanka Chopra says she ‘felt really lost’ in Bollywood as an outsider: ‘Was trying to navigate this crazy industry…’

Priyanka Chopra says she ‘felt really lost’ in Bollywood as an outsider: ‘Was trying to navigate this crazy industry…’

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Updated on: Dec 03, 2025 04:20 pm IST Priyanka Chopra has opened up on how her early experiences in Bollywood have helped shape her thinking as a producer. Priyanka Chopra turned producer a few years ago with her banner, Purple Pebble Pictures. Instead of churning out mainstream content, the actor-producer has championed independent and documentary films through her production house. In a new interview, Priyanka says she gravitates more towards such stories because of her early experiences in Bollywood. Priyanka Chopra in a still from her film Gunday.(Pic: Yash Raj Films) Priyanka Chopra on being a producer Priyanka has backed the new documentary Born Hungry, based on celebrity chef Sash Simpson. The documentary, currently streaming on JioHotstar in India, traces the life of Simpson — from being abandoned as a young boy in India to his adoption in Canada and his eventual success as a renowned chef. Prior to this, Priyanka has produced films like Paani and Ventilator. In an interview with PTI, Priyanka spoke about her choice of films as a producer, and said, …

Interview | Sacred Games actor Jatin Sarna: ‘How do I prove myself if no one wants to take risks with their scripts?’

Interview | Sacred Games actor Jatin Sarna: ‘How do I prove myself if no one wants to take risks with their scripts?’

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Actor Jatin Sarna is in a sweet spot in his career, after doing web series and films, he is also working in south cinema. However, something is bothering him. The actor, popularly still remembered as Bunty from Netflix’s series Sacred Games, is not completely content with the offers coming his way. He says that while he is ready to take a leap of faith with scripts, filmmakers are still playing safe with his potential. Jatin Sarna was recently seen in Salman Khan’s Sikandar. “Every script coming my way has roles which I feel that I have done and delivered. It feels like a challenge that writers are not ready to experiment with me. I would be so relieved if directors throw the real task at me to doing something that surprises the audience, “says the actor, who will soon be seen in web series alongside Madhuri Dixit and has just wrapped its shoot. Also Read | Jatin Sarna: After 20 projects, I am playing the lead Jatin adds, “How do I prove myself if no …

Filmmakers race to register ‘Operation Sindoor’, ‘Mission Pahalgam’ as film titles, over 20 applications filed

Filmmakers race to register ‘Operation Sindoor’, ‘Mission Pahalgam’ as film titles, over 20 applications filed

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Within hours of India’s precision strikes at nine terror hideouts deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir under Operation Sindoor, a frenzy erupted in the film industry as producers scrambled to register the title ‘Operation Sindoor’. Sources tell us that while Indian Motion Picture Producers Association (IMPPA) IMPPA has received 12 applications, Western India Film Producers Association (WIFPA) has received 2 and the Producers’ Guild of India has received 10 applications for title registration so far. Filmmakers Ashoke Pandit and Vishal are few of the filmmakers who have applied for the title. As the process goes, producers must register film titles through either one of the four bodies — IMPPA, WIFPA, Indian Film and TV Producers Council (IFTPC), the Producers Guild of India. Further explaining the process of securing the title, producer Ashoke Pandit, a member of IMPPA and among the early applicants, tells us, “The time you register your title gets stamped and the respective producers’ bodies confirm the time at which the application was made. Later, letters are exchanged between these …