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Song Kang is set to headline one last show ahead of his military enlistment. The South Korean actor, renowned for his Netflix hits such as Sweet Home, Nevertheless and My Demon will soon step into the role of a storyteller. As of March 11, he has been confirmed to host Mnet’s upcoming girl group survival show I-LAND Season 2, which will broadcast next month. Read on to know more. Song Kang confirmed to host reality survival show I-LAND 2(Pic- songkang_b) Mnet’s new reality survival showThe first season of Mnet saw the rise of the k-pop boy group Enhypen. The show was rolled out in collaboration with Hybe. However, this time, it will be a collaboration with longtime YG Entertainment producer Teddy and his agency THEBLACKLABEL. The upcoming season will be a hunt for a new girl group...

Actor-turned-author Twinkle Khanna has pondered over her children's weddings as she revealed a conversation with her sister Rinke Khanna. In her Times of India column, Twinkle wrote that they spoke about the Ambanis' bash and how it set the bar high for the festivities. Talking about the same, Twinkle said that the best thing for her kids would be to 'just elope' as her husband-actor Akshay Kumar can't stay up late and she can't dance like Nita Ambani. (Also Read | Twinkle Khanna trolls Akshay Kumar for 'oil well digging' dance step at Ambani bash, not impressed by Rihanna's show) Twinkle Khanna and Akshay Kumar have two kids together- Aarav and Nitara. Twinkle wonders if daughter Nitara will change surname after marriageTwinkle wrote, "We both have daughters, and we wonder if aft...

The weekly show ratings are in, and the world of K-drama is buzzing with excitement as some all-time favorite stars make their comeback on screen. From Park Hyung Sik and Park Shin Hye’s Doctor Slump to the newly released Queen of Tears starring Kim So Hyun and Kim Ji Won, and Astro Cha Eun Woo’s Wonderful World, fans have plenty of options to choose from. With international availability, the spike in viewership for these shows is evident. Let’s find out who is leading the race. Park Hyung Sik’s Doctor Slump, Kim So Hyun’s Queen of Tears(Netflix, JTBC, tvN) Also read: Fact Check: Is BIGBANG’s G-Dragon dating Miss Korea runner-up Kim Go Eun Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. Kim So Hyun’s Queen of Tears premieres to strong ratingsKim So Hyun and Kim...

Laapataa Ladies box office collection day 9: The film, directed by Kiran Rao, witnessed a jump in its collection at the domestic box office on its second Saturday. As per Sacnilk.com, Laapataa Ladies has minted nearly ₹8 crore so far in India. The film stars newcomers Pratibha Ratna, Sparsh Shrivastav, and Nitanshi Goel. (Also Read | Laapataa Ladies box office collection day 8) Sparsh Shrivastav and Nitanshi Goel in a still from Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies. Laapataa Ladies box officeThe film minted ₹6.05 crore in the first week. It collected ₹60 lakh on the second Friday. Laapataa Ladies earned ₹90 lakh nett in India on its ninth day, as per early estimates. So far, the film has collected ₹7.55 crore in India. The film opened in theatres to positive reviews from critics and audien...

The Queen of Tears premiere on tvN and Netflix is already gearing up to be quite the buzzworthy affair. The South Korean drama series set to open its doors for the audience today, i.e. March 9 at 9:10 pm KST, has gained even more attention for setting up this K-drama reunion. Ahead of its release, the Korean network tvN dished a set of new sneak peeks at the upcoming premiere starring Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won in the lead. Despite its already star-studded quality, the series has also confirmed the big-shot cameo of renowned actor Oh Jung Se, who played Soo Hyun's brother in the hit series It's Okay to Not Be Okay. It's Okay to Not Be Okay (2020) brothers, Oh Jung Se and Kim Soo Hyun, reunite on the sets of Queen of Tears, set to premiere on March 9.(Instagram / tvn_drama) Alread...

Alia Bhatt has called ''friends" Aishwarya Rai, Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone her “huge sources of inspiration”. Speaking at the Forbes 3050 event, she also said that she admires them "deeply''. Talking about films, she said that the stories should be at the forefront and not the ethnicity of the person. (Also Read | Alia Bhatt calls Deepika Padukone her senior, not competition) Alia Bhatt spoke about Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra. Alia lauds Aishwarya, Priyanka, DeepikaAlia said, "Actresses from the Indian film industry have done that, and have been huge sources of inspiration to me. Aishwarya Rai, Priyanka Chopra, Deepika (Padukone), these are actors who are also friends of mine, but I also admire deeply. So I have to give them a lot of credit because they paved th...

The third season of the web-series Maharani, starring Huma Qureshi, and Amit Sial in the lead roles, was released on Sony LIV this week. The series, that sees Huma play Rani Bharati is set in Bihar and explores the state's politics with real-life inspiration. From lauding the lead actor’s performances to criticising the shift in focus, here’s how netizens felt about the show. (Also Read: OTT releases to watch this weekend: HanuMan, Showtime, Merry Christmas, Maharani S3, Damsel and more) Huma Qureshi in a still from the season 3 of Maharani ‘Maintains pace but focus has shifted’One fan wrote on X that it’s rare to see an Indian series touch politics, lauding the OTT platform for funding a third season of the show. They wrote, “No one makes series on politics. I guess for obvious r...

Shaitaan box office collection day 1: Directed by Vikas Bahl, the film released in theatre on Friday. As per Sacnilk.com, the film has opened at the domestic box office in double digits. The supernatural thriller stars Ajay Devgn, Jyotika and R Madhavan in the lead roles. (Also Read | Shaitaan X reviews: Fans say 'there isn't a single dull moment' after watching Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan, Jyothika’s film) R Madhavan, Ajay Devgn and Jyotika star in Shaitaan. Shaitaan box officeAs per the report, Shaitaan earned around ₹ 12.62 crore nett in India on its first day for all languages. The film had an overall 19.92% Hindi occupancy on Friday. Internet shared tweets praising the film. A person wrote, “Shaitaan = outstanding. Treat for horror lovers. #Shaitaan is the thriller that will keep ...

Showtime review: If Karan Johar makes a show on nepotism, there will be takers. Backed by the head of Dharma Productions, the show is created by Sumit Roy, one of the co-writers on Karan's last directorial Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. Like that movie, Sumit captures the zeitgeist of the area he's venturing into. The observations and relevance? Spot on! But the soul? There's something amiss. Showtime review: Emraan Hashmi plays an influential film producer in this show produced by Karan Johar (Also Read: Karan Johar- Sidharth Malhotra's Yodha trailer flies high with a unique launch at 37,000 feet) Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. What's Showtime about?Without giving away the big reveal at the end of Episode 1 that shakes things up, let's just ...

Akash Bhatnagar Actor Aamir Khan In 2007, Aamir Khan turned director with the emotional drama Taare Zameen Par (TZP) starring him alongside Darsheel Safary. The film shed light on the lesser-known condition of dyslexia and struck a chord with the audience, emerging a critical and commercial success. Last year, Khan announced that his next film titled Sitaare Zameen Par (SZP) and now, we have learnt that the film will centre around Down Syndrome. Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. In TZP, Khan played a teacher who helps Safary’s character Ishaan Awasthi with his dyslexia. This time, the actor-filmmaker aims to bring a conversation around Down Syndrome. A source close to the development reveals, “Just like TZP, Aamir Khan wanted to bring focus on ano...