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Ananya Panday & Lakshya Fight For Respect In Their Ishq But Legendary Love Stories Ki Ending Tragic Hoti Hai!

Ananya Panday & Lakshya Fight For Respect In Their Ishq But Legendary Love Stories Ki Ending Tragic Hoti Hai!

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Chand Mera Dil Trailer Review: Ft. Ananya Panday & Lakshya’s Fitoor Wala Ishq! ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) It is usually impossible that you do not reach out for tissues while watching a Dharma Romance. It is always going to make us reach for the tissues. Well, keep them handy before you watch the Chand Mera Dil trailer. Starring Ananya Panday and Lakshya, the trailer hints at another heartwarming, intense Gen-Z romance that will hit all the right chords! The trailer has kept the central conflict of the story under wraps, but it will see you two lovers, Chandni and Aarav, fighting for each other, but also fighting for respect in their relationship. A dialogue says, “Legendary love stories ki ending tragic hoti hai.” While we’ve seen plenty of Gen-Z romances that focus on situationships and casual dating, this one takes a turn to dive into obsession and pride. Ananya Panday and Lakshya play a couple navigating the messy, intense, and often volatile nature of modern love. It is not just about the Ishq, …

Rajni Ki Baraat Producer Tanaayaa Adarkar Prabhu Backs Bold Women-Led Stories From Bihar

Rajni Ki Baraat Producer Tanaayaa Adarkar Prabhu Backs Bold Women-Led Stories From Bihar

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Producer Tanaayaa Adarkar Prabhu Opens Up On Rajni Ki Baraat(Photo Credit –Instagram) In an industry shaped by conventional narratives, Tanaayaa Adarkar Prabhu steps into filmmaking with her debut Rajni Ki Baraat, an unconventional story of a woman leading her own baraat. Along with co-founder Tej Adarkar, she launched Epiphany Entertainment, choosing Darbhanga, Bihar, as the location for her debut film to stay true to authentic storytelling. In an exclusive interaction, Tanaayaa Adarkar Prabhu shares some insights into her vision and her journey of making an independent film. What inspired you to choose such a bold and socially relevant narrative for your debut production? I’m truly glad that we chose to produce Rajni Ki Baraat. When the director first narrated the one-line concept to me, I instinctively knew this was the film I wanted to make, & I especially had to shoot it in Bihar. Coming from Maharashtra, a state that has historically been progressive in empowering women, with figures like Anandi Bai and a legacy of strong female voices, I felt a responsibility to tell …

Filmmaker Aditya Aman on rise of Hindi heartland in cinema: No sets, only real stories, locations and actors

Filmmaker Aditya Aman on rise of Hindi heartland in cinema: No sets, only real stories, locations and actors

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Filmmaker Aditya Aman, who is debuting with his feature film Rajni Ki Baraat —shot in his hometown of Darbhanga, Bihar—says that stories set and shot in the Hindi heartland are connecting well with audiences and are currently in trend. Director Aditya Aman is debuting with Rajini Ki Baraat ​“The storytelling mode has changed. Either you are in the Dhurandhar (2025), Animal (2024), or (director) SS Rajamouli ‘zone’, or you are in a very realistic story setting. Now, very few movies take the middle path. Not everyone can make big-budget films, so realistic films in real locations are being made. That’s the reason films are being set and shot in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Uttarakhand, and Jharkhand. People connect with the Hindi belt and the Ganga basin,” says Aditya during his recent visit to Lucknow. ​He notes that in real locations, beauty emerges naturally. “My entire film was shot in Darbhanga. It is probably the first movie in Mithilanchal —a region significant as Sitaji’s hometown and the place where Ramji’s gurukul and swayamwar took place. …

Toxic Postponed: Yash’s gangster action skips June 4, 2026 release; Actor says, ‘Some stories ask for patience’

Toxic Postponed: Yash’s gangster action skips June 4, 2026 release; Actor says, ‘Some stories ask for patience’

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Toxic, starring Yash in the lead role, has once again postponed its release date after receiving a strong response at CinemaCon. The official update about the film was shared by the actor-producer on social media, where he described it as an “opportunity” for a bigger global release. Yash’s Toxic skips release date once again Taking to social media, Yash shared an update about Toxic’s release date. While a new date has not yet been announced, the actor-producer made it clear that the film will not be released on June 4, 2026. Sharing the update, Yash wrote, “There are films we make, and then there are films that remind us why we fell in love with cinema. Toxic has been one such journey. Presenting our film at CinemaCon and witnessing the overwhelming global response has reaffirmed what we have always believed, that this film deserves to reach its fullest potential worldwide.” “Toxic is complete, and we are currently aligning global distribution and partnerships. In light of this, we have decided to recalibrate our release timeline. While …

Ali Fazal Excited To Explore Action & Romance In 2026 With Mirzapur The Movie & Lust Stories 3

Ali Fazal Excited To Explore Action & Romance In 2026 With Mirzapur The Movie & Lust Stories 3

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Ali Fazal Mirzapur: The Film and Lust Stories 3(Photo Credit –Instagram) Ali Fazal is preparing to play a variety of characters in some of the year’s most anticipated productions in 2026, demonstrating his incredible versatility. The actor is embarking on what can only be called the ultimate balancing act, from emotionally charged romance roles to explosive, action-packed storylines. Mirzapur’s Intensity To Lust Stories 3’s Romance Ali returns to the gritty, high-stakes world of Mirzapur, a franchise that has solidified his status as a formidable actor. Projects like Raakh also promise to delve deeper into his intense and action-packed side. However, in Lust Stories 3, he will astonish viewers with an entirely different avatar, playing the role of a sweet lover boy and revealing a more delicate and complex aspect of his nature. Versatile 2026 With Action, Emotion & History Batwara 1947 (previously Lahore 1947), a period drama set against the backdrop of India’s independence, adds to this exciting slate. Ali will be seen navigating a plot with a strong emotional and historical foundation. Ali Fazal …

‘You see Shah Rukh Khan’s photo on page 1’: Vijay Varma believed Bollywood has only success stories to offer | Bollywood News

‘You see Shah Rukh Khan’s photo on page 1’: Vijay Varma believed Bollywood has only success stories to offer | Bollywood News

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After playing the gamble that is Bollywood for the past 15 years, Vijay Varma plays an actual gambling king in Nagraj Manjule’s show Matka King on Prime Video India. Having made a career out of playing negative characters in Pink, She, Darlings, Mirzapur, and Dahaad, he’s finally playing a character, who although a gambling king, is relentlessly honest. In an exclusive interview with SCREEN, Varma opens up on approaching the character of Brij Bhatti, working with Manjule, and his early days in Mumbai. Though you’ve been playing positive characters lately, how refreshing was it to not do terrible things on screen again? It was refreshing to not be evil, menacing, dangerous or scary on screen. It’s not that I choose one over the other. I enjoy the entire spectrum of all kinds of emotions. I personally find pleasure in mixing things up. It’s interesting to see when we’re playing a character, what’s the strongest trait of that person? When I read the script, with Brij, what struck me the most was how he wanted to …

Why India is obsessed with ‘hidden billionaire’ stories and the dark side of the Rs 6.5 billion microdrama boom | Entertainment News

Why India is obsessed with ‘hidden billionaire’ stories and the dark side of the Rs 6.5 billion microdrama boom | Entertainment News

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Scroll through Instagram or Facebook today, and there is a reasonable statistical probability that you will encounter a seemingly ordinary man being publicly humiliated by a security guard, a scheming in-law, or a boss. A crowd will mock. Then, within two or three more episodes and your subscription money, he will square his shoulders, make a phone call that shakes the city, and the very people who sneered will crumble at his feet. You’ve seen this story 17 times this month. You may have even subscribed to watch it again. The details may change, but the core fantasy stays the same: in the world of microdramas, the hidden billionaire is everywhere. Built for the scroll Microdramas, typically lasting between 60 to 90 seconds per episode, have become a staple for smartphone-first audiences. Designed for “in-between moments”, a commute, a tea break, or a quick scroll, they require minimal commitment while offering high emotional payoff. According to Lumikai’s State of India Interactive Media Report 2025, India’s microdrama market crossed $300 million within its first year of …

Mahesh Bhatt says filmmakers are weaponising stories to fuel hate

Mahesh Bhatt says filmmakers are weaponising stories to fuel hate

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It’s not every day that Mahesh Bhatt hosts a chat show. Then again, it’s not every day that an urgent show comes his way. Within seconds of getting on the call, the filmmaker, succinctly yet philosophically, explained what drew him to Pehchaan. “When the house is on fire, you don’t debate; you bring water. Pehchaan is that water, because you know where the world is right now,” he stated. Directed by Suhrita Das, the SonyLIV unscripted series features Bhatt in conversation with 13 individuals from the Sikh community, who dedicated their lives to seva. To the host, it’s notable that the chat show’s subjects don’t preach their truth, but practise it. “They have drawn strength from their faith and translated it into action. We’re becoming a sound-byte society. We think we can solve the world’s problems just by talking, tweeting, or putting our ideas on Instagram. These individuals [on the show] are unsung and not seeking accolades. Today, when division is growing by the hour, Pehchaan speaks about connection,” the host asserted. Mahesh Bhatt. Pic/Ashish …

Ranbir Kapoor tells Ramayana stories to Raha; recalls her adorable reaction: ‘Are you shooting with Hanuman?’

Ranbir Kapoor tells Ramayana stories to Raha; recalls her adorable reaction: ‘Are you shooting with Hanuman?’

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Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor is essaying the role of Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana. The makers screened the film’s teaser at a grand event in Los Angeles for a select audience, and afterwards, the team interacted with the media. In a chat with AP, Ranbir revealed that he used to tell Ramayana stories to his daughter, Raha, and recalled her reaction to them. Ranbir Kapoor reveals telling Raha Ramayana stories after shoot. Ranbir Kapoor talks about telling Raha Ramayana stories Ranbir said, “I was extremely blessed to have this opportunity that coincided with me becoming a father. On one side, I am going to work and play Lord Rama, but I am also going home and telling my daughter, Raha, stories about Ramayana. Just to see a 3-year-old so engaged and asking me, ‘Did you shoot with Lord Hanuman today? Or Sita today? What did you do today?’” He added, “She has so much interest in this story, which tells that this is in our DNA. The culture is so seeped into our subconscious …

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: OTT films bring big stories, bigger performances | Bollywood News

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: OTT films bring big stories, bigger performances | Bollywood News

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3 min readUpdated: Mar 27, 2026 07:40 PM IST After the wide acclaim and surge in viewership that Indian streaming originals enjoyed a few years ago, the OTT landscape has been undergoing some changes, with “risk aversion” cited as a major reason behind the shift. Yet, if the films released directly on streaming platforms last year are any indication, there was considerable variety for audiences to choose from. That range is reflected in the Best OTT Film nominations at the Chetak Screen Awards this year, where intimate family dramas are in the race for the trophy alongside thrillers and social dramas. Powered by compelling storyline, performance and cinematic treatment, Mrs., Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders, Stolen, The Great Shamsuddin Family and The Mehta Boys have secured nominations in this category. Also Read – Screen Academy unveils Chetak Screen Awards: Here are the nominees for the finest in film and OTT Mrs. (streaming on Zee5) is a searing look at the patriarchal expectations in a traditional marriage. Honey Trehan-directed Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders …