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Priyanka Chopra lands in Hyderabad with Nick Jonas and daughter Malti Marie; SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi shoot resumes?

Priyanka Chopra lands in Hyderabad with Nick Jonas and daughter Malti Marie; SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi shoot resumes?

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The Jonas family is back in India, and their latest appearance has already become the talk of social media. Priyanka Chopra arrived in India on Sunday afternoon but was directly seen in Hyderabad with husband Nick Jonas and their daughter Malti Marie. Several videos from the airport quickly made the rounds on social media. It made fans wonder if she is back in the country to resume the shoot of SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi. Priyanka Chopra Jonas with Nick Jonas and daughter Malti Marie at the Hyderabad airport. The Jonas family is in India At the Hyderabad airport, Priyanka opted for an easy, travel-friendly look, wearing a dark brown co-ord set with an off-shoulder top. She paired it with a beige cap, black sunglasses and comfortable brown flats. Nick, meanwhile, stuck to his signature understated style in a black shirt and trousers, teamed with white-and-black checkered sneakers and tinted shades. The cutest moment, however, belonged to little Malti Marie, who looked happy and relaxed in her father’s arms as the family made their way out of …

Hamare Baarah director Kamal Chandra to shoot his next film in hometown Agra; says Hindi belt is the space to be in

Hamare Baarah director Kamal Chandra to shoot his next film in hometown Agra; says Hindi belt is the space to be in

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Filmmaker Kamal Chandra, who hails from Agra and is a Bhartendu Natya Academy (BNA) pass-out, is gearing up for the release of his next film Aryabhatt Ka Zero. His last release, Hamare Baarah (2025), was shot in Lucknow. Filmmaker Kamal Chandra The director, who was recently in his hometown for a recce of his next film—a love story—on his visit to the state capital tells HT City, “My directorial debut Ab Dilli Door Nahin was shot in the national capital. Since then, I shot my last release with Annu Kapoor in Lucknow, and my next two releases have been shot in Dehradun (Uttarakhand) and Panna (Madhya Pradesh). I am drawn to Hindi heartland locations, realistic stories, and a deeper connection with the audience.” In Lucknow, he shot at BNA, where he passed out in 2004. He also assisted director Sudhir Mishra on Daas Dev (2018) and Ratnaa Sinha’s directorial debut, Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana (2017). “I have been writing a love story for a long time, which is now complete. I want to shoot in …

Nandamuri Balakrishna suffers knee injury during shoot, hospitalised in Hyderabad | Telugu News

Nandamuri Balakrishna suffers knee injury during shoot, hospitalised in Hyderabad | Telugu News

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2 min readNew DelhiJul 23, 2026 11:24 AM IST Actor Nandamuri Balakrishna, 66, recently sustained an injury to his left knee while shooting for a film in Andhra Pradesh. The actor suffered a muscle tear during an action sequence and was later admitted to AIG Hospitals in Hyderabad. The incident took place in Rajamahendravaram on July 21. Balakrishna, the son of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) founder and former Chief Minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh NT Rama Rao, was initially treated at a local hospital before being airlifted to AIG Hospitals in Hyderabad for specialised evaluation and further treatment. In a statement, the hospital said, “Preliminary evaluation showed a localised collection of blood and inflammation in the tissues around the left knee, indicating a possible muscle tear in the region.” The actor underwent extensive clinical and diagnostic investigations under the supervision of a team of orthopaedic surgeons. Given his medical history, a multidisciplinary team comprising specialists from various departments is also reviewing his overall health and fitness to determine the safest and most appropriate course of …

Can India shoot an epic like Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey in just 91 days? Leila director explains why not

Can India shoot an epic like Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey in just 91 days? Leila director explains why not

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How did Christopher Nolan shoot something as epic as The Odyssey in less than 100 days, especially when long shooting schedules, re-shoots, rising cost of production budgets, working hours and more have become such a topic of conversation in India? Filmmaker Pawan Kumar, known for helming films such as U Turn and Dhoomam and the web series Leila, believes that the answer lies not in the director or the lead stars, but in the crew around them. Pawan Kumar has a theory for why one cannot follow Christopher Nolan’s shooting style for The Odyssey in India. Pawan Kumar on The Odyssey shoot time Pawan took to his Instagram Stories to answer the question: “How can Nolan complete shooting in 91 days?” Crediting his direction team, he wrote, “Because he has a team of professionals who get paid and get recognised for what they do. His first Assistant director has been the same for more than a decade.” He spoke of the situation in India, adding, “His aunt and friends are not asking him when he …

‘Is Rama a god or human?’: Kumar Vishwas reveals Ranbir Kapoor’s calls during Ramayana shoot | Bollywood News

‘Is Rama a god or human?’: Kumar Vishwas reveals Ranbir Kapoor’s calls during Ramayana shoot | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiJul 19, 2026 01:40 PM IST The makers of Ramayana kicked off the film’s promotional campaign with a grand event in Delhi on Saturday, ahead of the worldwide release of its first instalment this Diwali. The event was attended by the film’s creators and ensemble cast, including Ranbir Kapoor, who plays Lord Rama, and veteran actor Arun Govil, who essays King Dasharatha, Rama’s father. Ranbir Kapoor thanks Arun Govil Interestingly, Govil also played Rama in the seminal 1987 television series based on the Indian epic, helmed by Ramanand Sagar. Ranbir acknowledged Govil’s contribution and thanked him for the same. “Sir, you’ve presented this responsibility for so many years with such honesty, beauty, and dignity,” he said at the event, addressing his onscreen father and predecessor. “Your journey has given trust and inspiration to not only me, but everyone who’s watched Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan. The way you’ve made Rama your own, if I can achieve even a fraction of that, my hard work would pay off. Since childhood, I’ve grown up with Rama’s blessing …

Exclusive Shoot | Desi Bling’s Lailli Mirza and Alizey Mirza explore Mumbai: We loved Vada Pav and exploring the city

Exclusive Shoot | Desi Bling’s Lailli Mirza and Alizey Mirza explore Mumbai: We loved Vada Pav and exploring the city

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Fresh off winning hearts with Desi Bling, Mirza sisters Lailli and Alizey are making the most of their Mumbai visit. From shopping on Hill Road in Bandra and strolling through Kala Ghoda to indulging in the city’s famous street food, the duo are soaking in everything the city has to offer. During a special shoot with HT City, the sisters talk about their love for the city, the overwhelming response to the reality show, plans to venture into Bollywood and more. Exclusive Shoot | Desi Bling’s Lailli Mirza and Alizey Mirza explore Mumbai For the sisters, Mumbai has lived up to every expectation. They admit the monsoon has only added to its charm. “Mumbai has been incredible, especially during the monsoon. We absolutely love the rain. We went to Hill Road, explored some of the markets, bought some jewellery and also visited Kala Ghoda,” share the sisters. Lailli adds: “I had been here before, but I told my sister Alizey that as long as we visited Kala Ghoda together, checked out the boutiques and did …

‘Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai were there’: Sameera Reddy on ‘sweating, trembling’ during debut shoot | Bollywood News

‘Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai were there’: Sameera Reddy on ‘sweating, trembling’ during debut shoot | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiJul 17, 2026 03:28 PM IST Actor Sameera Reddy has often opened up about not wanting to pursue an acting career initially. In fact, she almost abandoned the idea of showbiz after her first audition. However, her 2000 music video “Ahista Kijiye Baatein” with Pankaj Udhas led to her Bollywood debut in Maine Dil Tujhko Diya (2002). However, in a recent interview, Sameera recalled having ‘panic attacks’ during the shoot of the film. She also got candid about her struggle with stammering issues since childhood. During a chat with Hauterrfly, the actor remembered her first scene with co-star Sohail Khan in Maine Dil Tujhko Diya. “After shooting for a music video randomly, I came back and it became a superhit song. I thought to myself, ‘I don’t want to do this’. I used to get so many panic attacks in the beginning. When I did my first film Maine Dil Tujhko Diya, I remember the first shot. Aishwarya Rai and Salman Khan, all sitting there. They were producing the film and Sohail …

After Teesri Begum, filmmaker KC Bokadia to shoot Police Diary and Phir Janam Lengey in Lucknow and Varanasi

After Teesri Begum, filmmaker KC Bokadia to shoot Police Diary and Phir Janam Lengey in Lucknow and Varanasi

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Filmmaker KC Bokadia will begin shooting for his next film in Uttar Pradesh in August. After shooting three projects, Teesri Begum, The Signature and Zindagi Namkeen Hai in Lucknow, he has zeroed upon two projects that he will begin in Varanasi and the state capital. Filmmaker KC Bokadia and (inset) his last release Teesri Begum Speaking to HT City, the filmmaker says, “After shooting three back-to-back films in Uttar Pradesh, it has become my favourite shoot destination. Cop-based film Police Dairy and rebirth drama Phir Janam Lengey are next lined up and we will start shooting them in August in Varanasi and Lucknow. I won’t be directing the films.” His directorial film Teesri Begum, starring Kainaat Arora, Mugdha Godse and Rachna Shyam, was released recently and is now releasing on OTT. Anupam Kher-starrer The Signature had already been released on OTT and Zindagi Namkeen Hai with Shreyas Talpade and Manjari Fadnis yet to release. “Throughout my career I have never shot in UP. And, after my shoot experience I just want to shoot here. It’s …

Govinda shows bullet on Lock Upp, jokes about Sunita Ahuja wanting to shoot him in chest | Bollywood News

Govinda shows bullet on Lock Upp, jokes about Sunita Ahuja wanting to shoot him in chest | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiJul 10, 2026 03:18 PM IST After Gaurav Khanna, veteran actor Govinda became the second celebrity visitor to enter Lock Upp. However, it wasn’t just his grand entry that grabbed attention. What stole the spotlight was the actor pulling a bullet out of his pocket while jokingly referencing wife Sunita Ahuja’s controversial remark about shooting him in the chest. Netflix recently dropped a promo teasing the upcoming episode. The promo opens with Govinda receiving a grand welcome as the “Hero No. 1” of Bollywood. Hosts Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh greet the actor, who makes a stylish entry before warmly embracing them. Speaking about the reality show, Govinda quipped, “Yeh woh Lock Upp hai jo dikhayi deta hai. Jo nahi dikhayi dete, woh kai lock-ups hain. Main wahan se aa raha hoon (This is the Lock Upp everyone can see, but there are many other lock-ups that no one sees. I’ve come from those).” Farah Khan then jokingly referred to Sunita Ahuja’s earlier remark and asked, “Tune aisi supari kyun di thi …

Govinda brings bullet with him to Lock Upp after wife Sunita Ahuja’s ‘I’d shoot him in chest’ remark: ‘Maar le ab’

Govinda brings bullet with him to Lock Upp after wife Sunita Ahuja’s ‘I’d shoot him in chest’ remark: ‘Maar le ab’

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Sunita Ahuja has had an emotional week on Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa, even asking her fellow contestants to keep her “at risk” for elimination as she struggled to cope inside the house. Now, her husband, actor Govinda, is all set to enter the show to support her. A newly released promo introduces the Bollywood star as “Hero No. 1” as he makes a grand entry on stage. Govinda enters Lock Upp as guest to support Sunita Ahuja. Govinda enters Lock Upp as guest In the promo, hosts Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh welcomed Govinda, who made a stylish entrance before embracing them. Speaking about the show, Govinda remarked, “Yeh voh Lock Upp hai jo dikhayi deta hai, jo nahi dikhaye dete voh kayi lock-ups hai, main vahan se aa raha hoon” (This is the Lock Upp that everyone can see, but there are many other lock-ups that no one sees. I’ve come from those.) Farah then jokingly asked, “Tune aisi supari kyun di thi ki isko maaro goli?” (Why did you put out a …