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Heeramandi review: Remember when Sanjay Leela Bhansali made his first tryst with direction, with the songs of Vidhu Vinod Chopra's 1994 romance 1942: A Love Story. When Manisha Koirala celebrated love, romance, rebellion, and freedom, levitating across lush greens with her luminescence. At the end of Pyar Hua Chupke Se, her union with a prince charming riding a horse is interrupted by a protest march for India's Independence. Now, 30 years later, Bhansali and Manisha reunite to tell another tale of freedom, personal and political, with his debut show, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. Heeramandi review: Sanjay Leela Bhansali's debut show has a range of fine actors (Also Read – Sonakshi Sinha exclusive interview: ‘The entire set broke into standing ovation after the first take in Til...

Shah Rukh Khan gushed about former India skipper Virat Kohli in a recent interview. The actor and Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner told Star Sports that the Virat is Bollywood’s ‘daamad (son-in-law)'. Virat is married to actor Anushka Sharma, who has acted with Shah Rukh in many films. Also read: Shah Rukh Khan showing love to Virat Kohli in ‘pic of the day’, fans say 'KKR ne match jeeta or SRK ne dil' Shah Rukh Khan with Virat Kohli at a recent IPL match in Kolkata's Eden Gardens. (File Photo) 'I have known Virat and Anushka for a long time'Speaking about Virat, Shah Rukh Khan said, “I spent a lot of time with him, I just love him. We say that he is our son-in-law, he is our fraternity’s ‘daamad’. I have known him the most compared to other players. I have known Virat and Anushka f...

tvN has sparked the audience's intrigue with its latest hit sensation, Lovely Runner, starring Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon. Curing all kinds of Monday and Tuesday blues, the heartwarming romance that defies time instantly became a source of comfort for many when it premiered on April 8. New stills from tvN's K-drama Lovely Runner starring Kim Hye Yoon and Byeon Woo Seok. Its April 29 entry with Episode 7 gained a record-shattering edge over its viewership ratings thus far, securing its personal all-time high score yet. HT launches Crick-it, a one stop destination to catch Cricket, anytime, anywhere. Explore now! According to Nielsen Korea, Lovely Runner Episode 7 soared high with its average nationwide viewership rating of 4.5%, witnessing a significant jump from its 3.377% r...

Late superstar Rishi Kapoor often shared that he felt there was a glass wall between him and his second-born, Ranbir Kapoor. In fact, he believed that he screwed up his relationship with his son. After Rishi’s untimely demise at the age of 67 in 2020 from a recurrence of leukemia, Ranbir also stated that he regrets not being friends with his father. Even though Ranbir has revealed they were not as close as he is to his mother Neetu Kapoor, the actor and his sister Riddhima Kapoor Sahni have several fond memories of their dad. Take a look: Ranbir Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor with Rishi Kapoor in New York during his treatment Took Rishi as a reference for AnimalAt the trailer launch of his blockbuster Animal, Ranbir revealed that during his time on set, he subconsciously remembered his f...

Kamal Haasan and his daughter, Shruti Haasan, recently collaborated on a music video titled Inimel for the first time. The father-daughter duo also released a video titled Legacy of Love, discussing everything from love and relationships. During the candid chat, Kamal went on to discuss his thoughts on materialistic desires and also brought up Shah Rukh Khan's name. (Also read: Kamal Haasan has a heart-to-heart with Shruti Haasan: ‘How beautiful is romance and how it terribly ends’) Kamal Haasan talked about Shah Rukh Khan in a recent chat. What Kamal saidDuring the chat, when Shruti asked Kamal about one wish which is unfulfilled, he said: “There are a lot of those, a lot. My intention is not to list all of them. Listing them makes you go, ‘I want this, that, and this.’ That’s wh...

Nearly a year after its debut, Netflix has reportedly greenlit a second season of Bloodhounds. This action-packed K-drama, following the lives of two rebellious boxers battling the country's illegal loan sharks, returns for another epic showdown. The show roared onto the scene with its intriguing bromance and pulse-pounding plot. While Kim Sae Ron's controversy fueled the hype, fans were truly invested in seeing more of lead stars Lee Sang Yi and Woo Do Hwan. And now, their wish is finally granted. Netflix's Bloodhounds confirms Season 2 with Lee Sang Yi and Woo Do Hwan; will Kim Sae Ron return?(Netflix) Netflix confirms Bloodhounds Season 2On April 29, Korean news outlet Sports Seoul reported that Netflix's series Bloodhounds is getting a second season, with lead actors returning...

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi is one of the most anticipated shows of the year. Actor Richa Chadha, who has previously worked with the director in the 2013 release Goliyon Ki Rasleela: Ram Leela, sat down with Hindustan Times to talk in detail about her experience working in Heeramandi. In the series, she plays Lajjo – a woman she describes as ‘lovelorn and hopeless.’ Quite a departure from the bold and outspoken characters Richa has portrayed over the years. She also shared how Rekha reacted to her performance after the screening. Excerpts. (Also read: Unseen pictures from Heeramandi premiere: Sanjay Leela Bhansali poses with Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt, Rekha) Richa Chadha plays Lajjo in Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. Heeramandi looks spectacular – the sets, the costumes, your...

May K-drama releases are ready to transport us to elseworlds replete with stories we can't get enough of. Brimming with fantastical undertones, comical comfort, romantic turns, suspense twists and whatnot, the forthcoming series across several OTT platforms boast a diverse lineup of content that will shower you with the right amount of emotions per your desire on a weekly basis. The 8 Show premieres on Netflix on May 17, whereas Uncle Samsik will debut on Disney+ on May 15, 2024. Here's what you can look forward to in the coming month. HT launches Crick-it, a one stop destination to catch Cricket, anytime, anywhere. Explore now! K-dramas releasing in May 20241. Frankly Speaking / No Secrets Release Date: May 1 Cast: Ko Kyung Pyo, Kang Han Na and Joo Jong Hyuk Episodes: 12 Where ...

Sonali Bendre is once again back to acting with the newsroom-drama series The Broken News. The sequel to the show is going to stream on ZEE5 in May 2024. The actor, who has been vocal about her cancer diagnosis, opened about her journey in a podcast for Humans of Bombay. (Also read: Sonali Bendre, Jaideep Ahlawat, Shriya Pilgaonkar offer true meaning of feminism after Nora Fatehi's comments go viral) Sonali Bendre recently recalled her reaction to her cancer diagnosis. Sonali Bendre recalls her reaction to cancer diagnosisSonali was asked how did she deal with her cancer diagnosis and what was her initial reaction. She said, “When I received my cancer diagnosis, my first thought was, ‘Why me?’ I’d wake up thinking it was all a nightmare; I couldn’t believe that this could happen t...

Ahead of the April 28 series finale planned for Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won's tvN drama Queen of Tears, the rom-com's Episode 15 ratings took another leap, recording an all-time high for its Saturday episodes. Despite the modest slip in ratings from last Sunday's numbers, the series maintained its weekend high, clocking in the highest ratings among this week's Saturday dramas. Queen of Tears hits new Saturday ratings high. (Netflix) Staying on top of the conversation compared to other ongoing shows, Queen of Tears amassed an average nationwide rating of 21.056%, leaping high from last week's Saturday (April 20) score of 20.179%. Per the observed pattern of viewership ratings, the audience share for Saturdays has stayed lower than the Sunday ratings. According to Nielsen Korea, Qu...