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When Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s debut show Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar released on Netflix India, it polarised the audience back home. There were several takers, but also enough critics who called out the show for its historical inaccuracy and asked if beauty is enough for any Indian piece of entertainment to pass muster. Engagement numbers followed soon, and Heeramandi turned out to be the most viewed Indian series on Netflix in its first week. It also entered the Top 10 in 43 countries, particularly where it was dubbed in the local languages. (Also read: Sanjay Leela Bhansali's debut web show Heeramandi becomes most-viewed Indian series on Netflix) Heeramandi and RRR are both available to stream on Netflix. Oscar-winning Parasite director Bong Joon-Ho may have famously called su...

Kangana Ranaut's Emergency has been postponed again. On Wednesday, the production banner Manikarnika Films released a statement on their social media handle, announcing that the release date of the film has been postponed as the actor ‘prioritises her duty to the nation and her commitment to serve the country.’ The actor-turned-politician is currently Bharatiya Janata Party's candidate for Himachal Pradesh's Mandi Lok Sabha seat. (Also read: Kangana Ranaut says she gets the same respect as Amitabh Bachchan in the industry: ‘Sara desh hairaan hai') Kangana Ranaut as Indira Gandhi in Emergency. The official statementManikarnika Films took to their Instagram handle on Wednesday, and released an official statement which read, “Our hearts are filled with love filled with love pouring i...

X-Men '97 review: Marvel's revival of its groundbreaking 1997 animated series kicked off with a bang in its premiere episode a couple of months ago. With Professor Charles Xavier dead and Magneto taking over the leadership of the X-Men, the mutants' fate hung in the balance like never before. As the series progresses, our suspicion towards Magneto's intentions also eases, thus making us root for him as a worthy substitute for his late best friend. (Also read: X-Men '97: Is there going to be a Season 2? Here’s what we know so far) A still from X-Men '97. Episode 5, which entailed the invasion of mutant land Genosha, further raised the stakes when Magneto is killed, leaving the X-Men orphaned and crippled yet again. But what follows is so typically Marvel. Ever since the death of Ro...

Following in Amitabh Bachchan and Anil Kapoor’s steps, Jackie Shroff filed a petition in the Delhi High Court on Tuesday to protect his personality and publicity rights. The first name that came to many minds on reading this report is Krushna Abhishek, the actor and comedian who hilariously mimics Jaggu Dada. As we wait for the court to give their verdict on Jackie’s lawsuit, let’s look back at the top 5 times Krushna won hearts as fake Jaggu Dada When Krushna Abhishek impressed Salman Khan and Tiger Shroff as Jaggu Dada Chunnilal in HeeramandiKrushna’s most recent stint as Jaggu Dada was on the last episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show, when diamonds from Heeramandi graced the stage. We are talking about Sanjay Leela Bhasali’s lead stars from Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar— Man...

Amazon Prime Video unveiled the first look of the upcoming season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Season two of the web series will focus on Charlie Vickers’s Sauron, something the OTT platform made clear by releasing a special character poster after the trailer was launched. (Also Read: Peter Jackson, Andy Serkis' new Lord of the Rings movie to focus on Gollum) Charlie Vickers' Sauron will be at the centre of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Return to Middle-earthThe Rings of Power will stream in multiple languages like English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada from August 29 this year. Charlie returns as Sauron, one of the greatest literary villains penned by JRR Tolkien, who wrote the LOTR books. He will appear in a whole new form to deceive t...

Actor Alia Bhatt took to her Instagram on Tuesday evening to share a new set of pictures she clicked at the Gucci Cruise 2025 show in London. Being the brand ambassador of Gucci, she attended the event on Monday evening and returned to India afterwards. (Also Read: Alia Bhatt poses with Demi Moore and South Korean actor Park Gyu-young at Gucci event in London. See pics) Alia Bhatt attended the Gucci Cruise Show 2025 in London. Alia drops new picsAlia shared pictures on her Instagram, dressed in a black strapless dress. She pulled her hair back in a bun, completing her look with a Gucci bag and a matching pair of heels. She looked gorgeous as ever and even her mom Soni Razdan and mother-in-law Neetu Kapoor agreed. A few of the pictures also saw her with Thai actor Davika Hoorne and...

Shekhar Suman's performance in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi is receiving widespread praise from cinephiles. The actor essayed the character of a Nawab (a royal title indicating a sovereign ruler, often of a South Asian state, similar to the Western title of a Prince) from the British Raj in the epic show. In a recent interview with Radio Nasha, Shekhar gave his views on how sex workers have an ‘immense contribution’ in the society. (Also read: Manisha Koirala recalls her intimate scene with Shekhar Suman in Heeramandi was not part of the script) Shekhar Suman has said that sex workers have immense contribution in our society. Shekhar blames society for the plight of sex workersHeeramandi depicts the relationship between Nawabs and courtesans. Shekhar stated that courtesans a...

Sanjay Kapoor has experienced many ups and downs in his acting journey. The actor has often spoken about the professional challenges he faced despite being Boney Kapoor and Anil Kapoor's brother. Sanjay, in a recent interview with Shivani Pau for her podcast revealed that Boney did not cast him in No Entry when his career was going through a rough phase. (Also read: Fardeen Khan on 'No Entry' sequel: All I would say is ‘don't mess it up’) Sanjay Kapoor has said that No Entry would still be a blockbuster if he was cast instead of Fardeen Khan. Sanjay feels Boney could have cast him in No EntryThe Murder Mubarak actor admitted that he felt his elder brother could have easily cast him in No Entry as he already had stars like Salman Khan and Anil. Sanjay opined, “My brother (Boney) di...

Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan turned heads as they were spotted kissing outside their Mumbai residence. On Sunday, the couple shared a sweet kiss, which was captured by paparazzi. The actors twinned in white kurtas, and fans on social media praised them for setting couple goals with their latest appearance. Also read: Kareena Kapoor reveals son Jeh 'has Saif Ali Khan's naughtiness'; calls Taimur reserved Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan outside their Mumbai residence on Sunday. (Pics: Varinder Chawla) Watch Kareena and Saif's videoIn a video shared on Instagram, the actors were seen exiting their building while having a conversation as they made their way towards their respective cars. As Kareena held Saif’s arm, the two shared a kiss before leaving. Kareena wore a breezy white...

Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar marked Sanjay Leela Bhansali's OTT debut. The show premiered on Netflix on May 1. Heeramandi's cast – Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Manisha Koirala, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sanjeeda Shaikh and Sharmin Segal – appeared as guests on the latest episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show. On the episode, Sonakshi talked about how a few of her co-stars recently got married or pregnant. Also read: Heeramandi premiere: Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Sonakshi Sinha, Manisha Koirala bring royalty to red carpet. See pics Sonakshi Sinha essays role of Fareedan in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s show, Heeramandi. 'I am still not married'It all started when host Kapil Sharma said that Sonakshi Sinha's colleagues, such as Alia Bhatt and Kiara Advani, are now married. To this, Sonakshi, who...