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Siddhant Kapoor says he has tears after watching Shraddha Kapoor in Eetha teaser: ‘My jaan sister…’

Siddhant Kapoor says he has tears after watching Shraddha Kapoor in Eetha teaser: ‘My jaan sister…’

Actor Shraddha Kapoor is earning praise for her performance in the teaser of her upcoming film Eetha. And this is when the teaser has not even been released on social media. The Eetha teaser is attached to Cocktail 2 in theatres, and those who have watched it there can’t stop raving about it on social media. Among them is Shraddha’s brother, actor Siddhanth Kapoor. The actor has expressed his admiration for his sister Shraddha, sharing an emotional message on social media that has further fuelled excitement around the project. Shraddha Kapoor and Siddhanth Kapoor are kids of actor Shakti Kapoor. Siddhanth praises Shraddha Kapoor On Friday, hours after Eetha teaser was attached to the theatrical release of Cocktail 2, Siddhanth shared a post praising Shraddha in the teaser and wrote, “My jaan sister, I have tears of gratitude.’” His heartfelt post came shortly after audiences got their first glimpse of Shraddha Kapoor in what is being described as a never-before-seen avatar. The teaser has generated considerable buzz among fans, with Shraddha’s striking transformation emerging as …

Jackie Shroff to reunite with his ‘jaan’ Sanjay Dutt in Khalnayak Returns: ‘Commissioner toh hoga na’

Jackie Shroff to reunite with his ‘jaan’ Sanjay Dutt in Khalnayak Returns: ‘Commissioner toh hoga na’

More than three decades after Khal Nayak became one of Bollywood’s most iconic crime dramas, the film’s legendary rivalry is officially returning to the big screen. Veteran actor Jackie Shroff has confirmed that he will reunite with Sanjay Dutt for Khalnayak Returns, the sequel to Khal Nayak directed by Subhash Ghai. The announcement has instantly sparked excitement among Bollywood fans who still remember the intense cat-and-mouse dynamic between Sanjay Dutt’s Ballu Balram and Jackie Shroff’s upright police officer Inspector Ram from the original 1993 blockbuster. Jackie Shroff and Sanjay Dutt in a still from Khal Nayak. Jackie Shroff confirms his return Speaking about the sequel to India Today, Jackie Shroff shared his excitement about stepping back into the world of Khal Nayak and hinted that his character has now evolved further within the police force. In the original film, Shroff played Inspector Ram, the determined cop assigned to capture Ballu Balram, one of Hindi cinema’s most memorable anti-heroes. Confirming his involvement in the sequel, the actor said, “Excellent! I’m waiting for it. 100%. Commissioner has …

Nick Jonas showers ‘jaan’ Priyanka Chopra with love on Mother’s Day, shares unseen family moments with daughter Malti

Nick Jonas showers ‘jaan’ Priyanka Chopra with love on Mother’s Day, shares unseen family moments with daughter Malti

On the occasion of Mother’s Day, singer Nick Jonas gave fans a glimpse into his family life with wife Priyanka Chopra and their daughter Malti Marie. The singer shared a series of heartwarming pictures featuring Priyanka enjoying playful moments with their little one in a swimming pool and accompanied the post with a heartfelt note dedicated to his wife. Nick Jonas sares unseen photos with Priyanka Chopra and Malti on Mother’s Day. Nick Jonas showers love on Priyanka Chopra on Mother’s Day On Sunday, Nick Jonas took to Instagram to share a series of adorable family moments featuring Priyanka Chopra and their daughter Malti Marie. One picture captured Priyanka having a fun time in the pool with Malti while Nick clicked the candid moment. Another showed the mother-daughter duo twinning in matching red braids, with Priyanka lovingly holding Malti in her arms. The final picture featured a heartwarming family moment, with Priyanka wrapping her arms around Nick while he held their daughter close as they posed for the camera together. Along with the photos, Nick …

Asha Bhosle wanted to be authentic for ‘Umrao Jaan’, put in lot of effort: director Muzaffar Ali

Asha Bhosle wanted to be authentic for ‘Umrao Jaan’, put in lot of effort: director Muzaffar Ali

Mumbai, Filmmaker Muzafar Ali says Asha Bhosle soaked herself in the culture of Lucknow to become Rekha’s voice in “Umrao Jaan” as the singer always knew that she was creating something special with the 1981 hit. Asha Bhosle wanted to be authentic for ‘Umrao Jaan’, put in lot of effort: director Muzaffar Ali The ghazals that Bhosle, whom Ali described as a romantic and playful person, sang in the film not only earned her a National film award but are often cited among the best in her eight-decade-long career. “She was in awe of Khayyam sahab . She knew she was creating something that would last forever. She was getting a lot of joy out of it,” Ali told PTI in an interview. Taking a trip down memory lane, Ali recalled how Bhosle, who died in Mumbai at the age of 92, went to extraordinary lengths to bring authenticity to the songs. “She wanted to bring something special to the film and wanted to be authentic. She asked me to read her the book , …

Muzaffar Ali remembers Asha Bhosle: Umrao Jaan has lost its voice; we have five unreleased songs she recorded for Zuni

Muzaffar Ali remembers Asha Bhosle: Umrao Jaan has lost its voice; we have five unreleased songs she recorded for Zuni

Shocked by the demise of Asha Bhosle, filmmaker Muzaffar Ali—who made the award-winning film Umrao Jaan (1981), which won several National Awards including Best Playback Singer for Asha Bhosle for Dil Cheez Kya Hai — says, “Umrao Jaan has lost its entire voice — first Shahryar, then Khayyam and now Asha ji.” Muzaffar Ali with Asha Bhosle and Rekha during the launch of his book and re-release of his film Umrao Jaan in 2025 (Photo: Instagram) The filmmaker says, “I remember, when she sang the song — in one scale lower — she said there is some magic in it. And after she won the National Award as a singer, she sent a letter to thank me for making her a part of this magical project.” He remembers how she transported herself in the song that was set in a particular era. “The way she understood the song, its premises, the era, was truly magical. She got into the skin of the character (played by actor Rekha). Apni awaaz se ek sur neeche gaana asaan …

Nick Jonas called King to collab on ‘Maan Meri Jaan’, Farah Khan reveals Shah Rukh Khan is a huge fan of the singer | Music News

Nick Jonas called King to collab on ‘Maan Meri Jaan’, Farah Khan reveals Shah Rukh Khan is a huge fan of the singer | Music News

3 min readNew DelhiApr 10, 2026 04:27 PM IST Farah Khan visited the home of singer-songwriter King in her latest vlog, and in the episode, Farah revealed that it was actually superstar Shah Rukh Khan who first introduced her to King’s music. King also revealed how his collaboration for “Maan Meri Jaan” with Nick Jonas materialised and shared that the request for a collaboration actually came from Nick’s side. Nick Jonas wanted to collab with King Farah shared in the vlog, “The first time I was introduced to King’s music was via Shah Rukh Khan because SRK used to love your music. He needed something for Jawan.” She added, “I heard your music for the first time in Shah Rukh’s vanity van. From that time, I was completely hooked on your music.” Farah then asked him about his “Maan Meri Jaan” collaboration with Nick Jonas, and King shared, “I had always been a fan of Nick Jonas. So I would wonder while talking to my friends, what a collab would feel like because I don’t …

‘My Jaan, building life with you is greatest honour’: Priyanka Chopra gets emotional as Nick Jonas writes her a letter

‘My Jaan, building life with you is greatest honour’: Priyanka Chopra gets emotional as Nick Jonas writes her a letter

In the middle of promoting her upcoming film The Bluff, Priyanka Chopra found herself at the centre of an unexpectedly emotional moment. During a recent appearance on Jay Shetty’s podcast, the actor was surprised with a heartfelt letter written by her husband, Nick Jonas, a gesture that left her visibly moved. While promoting her film The Bluff, Priyanka Chopra became emotional on Jay Shetty’s podcast after receiving a touching letter from Nick Jonas. (Getty Images via AFP) Priyanka Chopra gets emotional as Nick Jonas writes her a letter During the podcast, Priyanka appeared surprised when Jay shared the news about Nick’s letter. She asked whether Nick had written the note when he had previously appeared on the podcast himself, but Jay clarified that he had contacted Nick separately after that episode. As he began reading the letter, which he said he had not read beforehand, Priyanka admitted softly, “Oh gosh, I’m embarrassed,” bracing herself for what was to come. Jay then read out Nick’s heartfelt message in full. In the letter Nick wrote, “My Jaan, …

Director Navjot Gulati slams Maddock Films for delaying Pooja Meri Jaan release: ‘They don’t care about small films’

Director Navjot Gulati slams Maddock Films for delaying Pooja Meri Jaan release: ‘They don’t care about small films’

In 2022, filmmaker Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films announced the thriller, Pooja Meri Jaan, generating curiosity among audiences. Despite completing production and being positioned for an OTT release, the film has remained unreleased for nearly four years, leaving many wondering what went wrong behind the scenes. Navjot Gulati slams Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films for only focusing on big films. Now, in an interview with Variety India, director Navjot Gulati has broken his silence on the prolonged delay, alleging pricing disputes and stalled negotiations as the primary reasons the film continues to remain in limbo. Navjot Gulati on Pooja Meri Jaan’s release delay Navjot shared that the film starring Mrunal Thakur and Huma Qureshi completed shooting smoothly and was set for an OTT release. He revealed that it was initially scheduled to premiere on JioCinema, but after the merger of Disney+ Hotstar and JioCinema, the makers pitched the film to other streaming platforms. However, according to the filmmaker, negotiations collapsed because the producers were asking for a high price. Expressing his frustration over the prolonged delay, he …

Pooja Meri Jaan director slams Maddock Films over delay in release

Pooja Meri Jaan director slams Maddock Films over delay in release

Mrunal Thakur and Huma Qureshi-starrer Pooja Meri Jaan has been MIA (missing in action) after it was announced three years ago. The film reportedly completed filming in August 2022, and since then has seen no updates regarding its release. Director Navjot Gulati has now opened up about the delay, urging Dinesh Vijan`s Maddock Films to release the long-delayed film, making serious claims against the production house.  Pooja Meri Jaan Director Navjot Gulati slams Maddock Films Navjot Gulati recently told Variety India that it was his father’s last wish to watch his film being released. He added that his father passed away in 2024 after repeatedly asking when Pooja Meri Jaan would finally be released for nearly three months on his deathbed. Gulati added that the film`s co-producer, Amar Kaushik, has even stopped responding to his calls and messages. He shared that their last conversation was in October 2025, after which, Kaushik has not replied to any texts or calls. “I`m tired of calling and texting and yet not hearing back. The only reason I`m telling …

Sara Ali Khan pens emotional birthday note on ‘Mommy Jaan’ Amrita Singh’s 68th birthday, calls her biggest blessing | Bollywood News

Sara Ali Khan pens emotional birthday note on ‘Mommy Jaan’ Amrita Singh’s 68th birthday, calls her biggest blessing | Bollywood News

3 min readBengaluruFeb 9, 2026 04:57 PM IST Sara Ali Khan shares an exceptionally close bond with her mother, actor Amrita Singh, and often expresses her love and admiration for her in public. On Monday, the actor marked her mother’s 68th birthday with a heartfelt and emotional note on social media, once again giving fans a glimpse into their warm relationship. Addressing her lovingly as “Mommy Jaan,” Sara poured her heart out, thanking Amrita for her unconditional love, constant support, and guidance through every phase of her life. Sara Ali Khan’s post for her mom Amrita Along with the note, Sara shared a series of candid and cheerful pictures from their travels together, calling her mother her greatest blessing, biggest strength, and favourite companion. She also promised to do everything in her power to keep her mother happy. The photos also feature Sara’s brother and actor Ibrahim Ali Khan. In her caption, Sara wrote, “Happiest Birthday Mommy Jaan 🧑‍🧒‍🧒🧿🪬🐤🐥🐣 I love you the most in the whole wide world. Thank God for you 🤲 you’re …