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Filmmakers might be flexing their stereotypical tendencies now in the web series format, but the patience of their audience has surely reached saturation point. The same clichés, unnecessary skin show, and fascination with gangsters has now become so predictable that even before a revelation occurs, one knows exactly where it's headed. For Milan Luthria, the man who gave us the potent Once Upon A Time In Mumbai a decade ago, expectations were high with Sultan of Delhi, the new series based on Arnab Ray's 2016 book of the same name. Alas, it all comes crashing down in a disappointing mess. Not even Tahir Raj Bhasin can save the lousy storytelling that is all show and no substance. (Also read: Anupriya Goenka says Mukesh Bhatt told her: ‘Beti, you remind me of Smita Patil’) Tahir Raj ...

Hrithik Roshan is coming out in support for his actor-girlfriend Saba Azad, days after she received negative comments for her ramp performance. Saba performed during Geisha Designs' Lakme Fashion Week show on Wednesday evening. Her performance received a lot of attention on social media. Now Hrithik has reacted to Saba's performance. (Also read: Hrithik Roshan's girlfriend Saba Azad reacts to Instagram user saying she needs therapy: ‘I get it on the regular’) Hrithik Roshan has reacted to Saba Azad's recent ramp performance. What Hrithik saidTaking to his Instagram Stories on Saturday evening, Hrithik shared a video of Saba performing on the ramp, and wrote in the caption, “That surrender! That’s why the shine!” He also added a sun and a red heart emoticon in the caption. Hrit...

He made his digital debut in 2018 with the iconic Prime Video original web show Mirzapur and Anjum Sharma is now playing a lead role in Milan Luthria's new show Sultan of Delhi. In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, the actor talks about the experience of working on an extravagant project like Sultan of Delhi, his own equation with co-actors Mouni Roy and Tahir Raj Bhasin, and more. (Also read: Anupriya Goenka says Mukesh Bhatt told her: ‘Beti, you remind me of Smita Patil’) Anjum Sharma in Sultan of Delhi. Shooting in KutchAnjum recalled how he fell sick one day when they shot in the hot weather in the Kutch region. “Most days were like that. It is an action show, it has so many different setups. We had an action sequence in Kutch which we shot in 46 degrees of heat. Th...

Actor Mrunal Thakur is shuffling between her work commitments in Bollywood and the south film industry. She is happy to explore both the world, and is not fretting about the different demands and expectations of audiences in both the regions. At the moment, Mrunal Thakur is busy shooting for third Telugu film, VD 13, alongside Vijay Deverakonda At the moment, Thakur is busy shooting for third Telugu film, VD 13, alongside Vijay Deverakonda. She is working on debut director Shouryuv’s untitled film starring Nani. “When it comes to demands and expectations of different audiences and regions, there is no real difference. I want to do all kinds of films. I don’t want to be tagged or be bogged down by labels or languages,” Thakur says. The 31-year-old adds, “All cinema is great, it’s ...

OTT releases this week: From Sultan of Delhi on Disney+ Hotstar to Mark Antony on Prime Video, a number of movies and web shows (including a reality show) are releasing in this week of October. (Also read: Anupriya Goenka says Mukesh Bhatt told her: ‘Beti, you remind me of Smita Patil’) OTT releases this week range from Sultan of Delhi to Bigg Boss 17, Mark Antony to The Burial. Past Lives: Director Celine Song's Past Lives has been creating waves ever since it won hearts at its premiere in Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. Starring Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, and John Magaro, this moving drama tells the story of Nora and Hae Sung, two childhood sweethearts, who are separated after Nora's family emigrates from South Korea. The story shifts after two decades, as they are reunited i...

Twitter thinks the power of Dhak Dhak lies in spotlighting genuine female friendships and love for travel. It features Dia Mirza, Ratna Pathak Shah, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanjana Sanghi as four ordinary women, who come together for an extraordinary journey of emotions, adventures and discovery as they venture on the bike ride of their lives. First reactions to Dhak Dhak are in and X (Twitter) is raving about the film's sharply drawn female leads. Also read: Dia Mirza, Ratna Pathak Shah, Fatima Sana Shaikh ride bikes to Ladakh in Taapsee Pannu's production Dhak Dhak Twitter reviews are in. The Sanjana Sanghi, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Ratna Pathak Shah and Dia Mirza film released on Friday. Twitter reviews Dhak Dhak"Dhak Dhak is adorable. All in all, Dhak Dhak is a decent film and deser...

Sushmita Sen is back as the sherni. As can be seen in the trailer of Season 3 of Ram Madhvani's crime drama Aary, she dials up the ferocity while protecting her three kids from a world of gangsters. This time, she becomes a gangster herself, inviting threats from enemies old and new. (Also Read: Aarya Season 3 teaser: Sushmita Sen takes the crown, gets shot. Watch) Sushmita Sen's Aarya Season 3 will release on Disney+ Hotstar on November 3 Gangster queenAarya seems to have left her homely abode and is now living in a fortress. She's inherited the opium smuggling business from her family. At the start of the trailer, we see her forcefully making the land-owner of an opium farm sign the papers. How? She gets her men to slash his thumb wide open so he can use his blood as the ink. S...

Parineeti Chopra has shared a bunch of unseen pictures from another one of her pre-wedding functions. The photos show her with her now-husband Raghav Chadha as they sit together for a pooja and cuddle for the camera. (Also read: Parineeti Chopra sports sindoor and pink choora with a black blazer as she returns to Mumbai after her wedding. Watch) Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha at their mehendi ceremony. A pink haldi!Parineeti wore a pink outfit with golden details for what was her haldi ceremony. She also wore golden chandelier earrings and a head band made off white pearls. The actor did not post any caption with the photos but simply shared them without any fanfare on her Instagram Stories. Raghav wore a crisp, off-white kurta and pyjama. He also wore dark sunglasses and hel...

Actor Cha Chung-hwa, known for her role in Crash Landing on You, has announced her marriage. As reported by Soompi, her agency shared a statement revealing the date. According to the report, she will tie the knot with a non-celebrity. (Also Read | Shim Hyung Tak, Hirai Saya hold second wedding ceremony in Seoul, share pics) Cha Chung-hwa will get married soon. About Cha Chung-hwa's weddingCiting her agency IOK Company, Soompi reported, “Cha Chung-hwa is getting married to a younger businessman in Seoul on 27. As the groom-to-be is a non-celebrity, we ask for your understanding that we cannot provide detailed information about him.” The wedding will be a private affair. Cha Chung-hwa's filmsCha Chung-hwa has starred in several films such as Harmony (2010), As One (2012), How to Us...

Shah Rukh Khan has wished his longtime co-star Amitabh Bachchan on the latter's 81st birthday. The Jawan actor took to his social media handles to post a picture with Amitabh and shared a sweet note about the latter's resilience. Shah Rukh also slid in a compliment about Amitabh's ‘unbelievable’ gym. (Also Read: Aishwarya Rai, niece Navya Naveli's goofy moment caught on cam as Amitabh Bachchan greets fans at Jalsa. Watch) Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan have worked together in multiple movies Shah Rukh's sweet wish for AmitabhShah Rukh took to social media on Wednesday and posted a picture of him running alongside Amitabh. He wrote in the caption, “Tough runs don’t last….tough runners do. And Sir you are the toughest of them all. Last 30 yrs just being around u and breathing t...