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This Shah Rukh Khan blockbuster was first-ever Bollywood film to be promoted on TV; became ‘textbook for marketing, PR’

This Shah Rukh Khan blockbuster was first-ever Bollywood film to be promoted on TV; became ‘textbook for marketing, PR’

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Did you know that one of Bollywood’s marketing revolutions began with Om Shanti Om? Long before social media became the go-to platform for film promotions, Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone‘s 2007 blockbuster pioneered an aggressive television marketing campaign that went on to change the industry’s promotional playbook. Shah Rukh Khan’s blockbuster that changed Bollywood’s marketing game. First Bollywood movie to do promotions on television In her recent cooking vlog with Shreyas Talpade, Farah Khan revealed that Om Shanti Om was the first Bollywood movie to do promotions on television. Shreyas added, “Om Shanti Om was a textbook in marketing and PR.” Farah said, “For the first time a Bollywood movie was promoted on television shows. We did the music launch… we did in Saregama because it was the number 1 show. Then Deepika and I went on Nach Baliye, Dance India Dance, and we also did a fashion show at Shopper’s Stop. I was pregnant at that time, and I used to lie to my doctor that I was lying in bed, and he …

Vivek Oberoi advices Karan Kundrra before the grand proposal

Vivek Oberoi advices Karan Kundrra before the grand proposal

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Actor Vivek Oberoi popped the big question to his better half, Priyanka, in full Bollywood style. As television actor Karan Kundrra reached Vivek’s jewellery store, Solitario, to buy a ring to propose to his long-time girlfriend Tejasswi Prakash, the ‘Masti’ actor ended up sharing his beautiful proposal story, which seemed something straight out of a Bollywood movie. In a BTS video shared on Netflix’s social media handle from Karan and Tejasswi’s proposal on the show “Desi Bling”, Vivek revealed that he convinced his mother-in-law and brother-in-law to send Priyanka to Florence, where he was already waiting for her. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Canadians react to seeing intermissions for the first time during Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2 shows. Watch

Canadians react to seeing intermissions for the first time during Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2 shows. Watch

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Aditya Dhar‘s Dhurandhar The Revenge is nearly four hours long. Indians are familiar with the concept of interval, but not many people in Western countries are. So what happened when a Canadian theatre seemingly added an intermission for the first time during the screening of Dhurandhar The Revenge starring Ranveer Singh? The audience’s reactions were priceless. Dhurandhar The Revenge stars Ranveer Singh in the lead role. Canadians react to seeing intermissions for 1st time during Dhurandhar 2 shows In a video shared by Instagram user journeywithshefali, an interval of 15 minutes was added during the screening. In the clip, people were seen smiling as they got up from their seats to step out of the hall for a break. Many of them chatted and laughed as they stayed in their seats. The words on the video read, “Dhurandhar 2 effect (Canadian flag). The movie is four hours long, so Cineplex had an intermission, probably for the first time in its history!!!! I’ve never seen this in my 20+years of living in Canada (laughing emoji). Everyone …

Dhurandhar trends at #1 in Pakistan on Netflix despite theatrical ‘ban’, viewers call it ‘best Bollywood movie ever’

Dhurandhar trends at #1 in Pakistan on Netflix despite theatrical ‘ban’, viewers call it ‘best Bollywood movie ever’

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Dhurandhar has been one of the most successful Indian films at the box office, both domestically and overseas. Despite not receiving a release in the Middle East and Pakistan, the film still managed to earn over $33 million overseas. A distributor of the Aditya Dhar film claimed last month that the film lost $10 million due to its non-release in these markets. Now, after the film’s Netflix release worldwide, it seems the statement wasn’t too far-fetched. Dhurandhar is trending at number 1 on Netflix in Pakistan within days of its release, as viewers there try to understand why the film is so ‘controversial’. Dhurandhar stars Ranveer Singh in the lead role. Dhurandhar trends at #1 in Pakistan Screenshots of Dhurandhar trending at #1 in films on Netflix Pakistan surfaced on social media over the weekend. They showed the Ranveer Singh-starrer ahead of Bollywood films like Tere Ishk Mein and Haq, as well as The Big Fake. Hindustan Times independently verified that Dhurandhar has indeed been the #1 trending film on Netflix Pakistan since at least …

Ananya Pandey to play Katrina Kaif’s younger sister? Director Farah Khan REVEALS…

Ananya Pandey to play Katrina Kaif’s younger sister? Director Farah Khan REVEALS…

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Tees Maar Khan 2: Ananya Pandey to play Katrina Kaif’s younger sister? Director Farah Khan REVEALS… Home News and Gossip Tees Maar Khan 2: Ananya Pandey to play Katrina Kaif’s younger sister? Director Farah Khan REVEALS….. Farah Khan expressed that directing fulfills her artistic impulses and desire for control, also reminiscing fondly about her time on Tees Maar Khan. In the discussion, Twinkle Khanna asked Farah about the sequel to the film. Ananya Panday playfully asked, “Can I be in it?” Continue reading to discover Farah’s response. Bollywood director Farah Khan has suggested a revival of her successful film Tees Maar Khan, featuring Katrina Kaif and Ananya Panday. They discussed it in the most recent episode of Kajol and Twinkle Khanna’s talk show Two Much, featuring Farah and Ananya as guests. Farah mentioned that directing fulfils her artistic urges and desire for control, and she also nostalgically recalls her experience on Tees Maar Khan. “Tees Maar Khan made 65 …

‘D-list cast?’ Fans react to Kangana Ranaut’s Hollywood debut alongside Tyler Posey and Scarlet Rose Stallone

‘D-list cast?’ Fans react to Kangana Ranaut’s Hollywood debut alongside Tyler Posey and Scarlet Rose Stallone

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Bollywood star and sitting MP Kangana Ranaut is now making her first big leap into Hollywood with an upcoming horror drama titled Blessed Be The Evil. Directed by Anurag Rudra and written by Rudra alongside Gatha Tiwary, the film is set to begin production this summer in New York. Ranaut will star alongside Teen Wolf’s Tyler Posey and Scarlet Rose Stallone of Tulsa King, in a cast that’s already prompting heated discussion online. Kangana Ranaut, Tyler Posey and Scarlet Rose Stallone About the movie The story follows a Christian couple grappling with the trauma of a miscarriage, who move into an abandoned farmhouse only to find themselves confronted by a sinister presence. The movie is being produced under the banner of Lions Movies, which noted they selected U.S. locations for filming specifically to “avoid running into any uncertainties stemming from the recently announced Trump industry tariffs”. Director Anurag Rudra shared insight into the personal inspiration behind the story, saying: “Being born and spending my childhood in rural India, I was told stories that got embedded …

Emraan Hashmi’s film picks up pace; earns Rs…

Emraan Hashmi’s film picks up pace; earns Rs…

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Emraan Hashmi‘s new film Ground Zero received positive reviews upon release. The movie made it to the theatres on April 25 and fans called it one of the best films starring Emraan. His performance was hailed by critics and fans. The movie directed by Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar has Emraan Hashmi playing a BSF officer. Fans loved the crisp storyline of this action thriller along with performances. However, at the box office, the movie took a slow start. Here’s the day 2 collection of the film. Also Read – Ground Zero vs Kesari 2 Vs Jaat box office collection: Emraan Hashmi’s film faces stiff competition from Akshay Kumar, Sunny Deol films; earns Rs… As reported by Sacnilk.com, Emraan Hashmi‘s Ground Zero made around Rs 1.90 crore at the box office. It has shown growth in numbers from its day one business. The film made approximately Rs 1.15 crore at the box office on its opening day. The total collection of Ground Zero is 3.05 crore. The movie seems to have benefitted from positive word of …

Kartik Aaryan’s Naagzilla Poster Gets Trolled As Netizens Find Out A Big Cheat: ‘This Is Embarrassing’

Kartik Aaryan’s Naagzilla Poster Gets Trolled As Netizens Find Out A Big Cheat: ‘This Is Embarrassing’

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Last Updated:April 24, 2025, 21:52 IST Kartik Aaryan’s Naagzilla poster, produced by Dharma Productions, faced criticism for reusing an old Instagram photo. Naagzilla will it theatres on August 14, 2026. When Kartik Aaryan released the poster of his next movie Naagzilla, he left everyone excited with his Ichadaari (shape‑shifting) Naag. However, days after, social media users have now called out the poster, pointing out that it used an old photo from the actor’s own Instagram account. This raised suspicions about the authenticity and intentions behind the poster. A Reddit user shared an old Instagram photo of Kartik Aaryan, which looked very similar to the Naagzilla poster. “So Dharma reused Kartik’s old Instagram post for their movie poster. KJo’s team seems to have stopped putting in effort,” the user wrote. The similarity sparked criticism, with the users questioning Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and accusing them of not putting in efforts in the making of the poster. “When will this AI epidemic leave the design industry? Literally all movie posters have started looking the same and overly …

Exclusive: “Best One Is The Next One” – Alia Bhatt On Alpha

Exclusive: “Best One Is The Next One” – Alia Bhatt On Alpha

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Alia Bhatt is one of the most dearly loved actresses from Bollywood. From her debut film (Student of the Year) itself back in 2012, the actress made a special place for herself in the hearts of the audience. The star’s career has only seen an upward curve ever since and her fans are delighted about the same.  Recently the actress specially curated a meet-and-greet event in Mumbai. The event saw fans from across the country come together for a unique experience featuring a personalized menu, an exclusive perfume-making station, and a heartfelt interaction with the actor.  During the interactive Q&A session, a fan asked Alia which character she would choose to live for a day. Alia responded, “The best one is always the next one,” hinting at her much-anticipated role in Alpha. The actress stoked a lot of excitement among fans who are eagerly waiting to watch her next alongside Sharvari which is being spearheaded by Yash Raj Films.  The film is set to showcase Alia in a never-before-seen action-packed avatar, where she will take …

Sunny Deol Joins Border 2 Cast In Jhansi 

Sunny Deol Joins Border 2 Cast In Jhansi 

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Sunny Deol has joined the cast of Border 2, bringing his strong presence to the highly awaited sequel. The team is currently filming in Jhansi’s military areas, working on action-packed scenes and emotional moments that will bring the story to life. It’s a special moment for Sunny, who became synonymous with the original Border film. This time, he’s joined by Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty—an exciting new cast that will bring a fresh energy while still honouring the sacrifices of Indian soldiers. See Also: Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan’s Border 2 to release on this date The movie is being backed by a solid production team, with Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, JP Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta, and directed by Anurag Singh. Fans can expect a film that blends high-energy action with deep, emotional moments.   Border 2 is set to hit theatres on January 23, 2026, and the buzz is already building. As filming continues, there’s plenty to look forward to in this epic tale of courage and sacrifice. Disclaimer: We do not own any …