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Vijayakanth’s son Shanmuga Pandian thanks people for their support | Bollywood
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Vijayakanth’s son Shanmuga Pandian thanks people for their support | Bollywood

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 31 (ANI): People paid their last respects to DMDK chief Vijayakanth at the Koyambedu DMDK office in Chennai on December 29. HT Image On Saturday, Vijayakanth's son Shanmuga Pandian took to Instagram stories to thank all the people for paying their last respects to his father and being a support in large numbers. Wrap up the year gone by & gear up for 2024 with HT! Click here He wrote, "Thank you all for extending your heartfelt condolences. And to the thousands and lakhs of people who showed up to pay their respects standing on roads and bridges, your support shows us the kind of legacy our dad has left behind. The kind of life he has lived and the love he has earned. All your support provides solace to our family as we come to terms with...
OTT report card of 2023: Web shows were a hit but films failed to leave a mark
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OTT report card of 2023: Web shows were a hit but films failed to leave a mark

The year was a rollercoaster ride for OTT platforms, which came out with content that not only entertained viewers but also demonstrated the potential of OTT to produce high-quality content that rivals traditional theatrical business. But despite the growth of OTT platforms, there was a significant reduction in the growth of users and subscribers as compared to previous years. Shahid Kapoor's Farzi and Karishma Tanna's Scoop were hits. According to the latest Ormax Media Report, Indian OTT audience base grew 20 % from 2021 to 2022, but has grown only 13.5 % over the last one year (2023). the Indian OTT audience currently stands at 48.11 crore people which means only 34 % penetration in the country. But the quality content that one witnessed this year promises a brighter future ahe...
When Katrina stumped Shah Rukh with her response after he called her ‘gentle’ | Bollywood
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When Katrina stumped Shah Rukh with her response after he called her ‘gentle’ | Bollywood

Trust Katrina Kaif to confront anyone if she is uncomfortable with their response, even if that person is Shah Rukh Khan. An old video of the two actors is now going viral on social media. It is from when Katrina and Shah Rukh were promoting their film Jab Tak Hai Jaan. When Katrina was asked to talk about her experience working with Shah Rukh, the actor's reply even made Shah Rukh fumble. (Also read: Vicky Kaushal kisses Katrina Kaif in adorable Christmas postcard; dances with Angad Bedi, Sunny Kaushal at house party) Katrina Kaif and Shah Rukh Khan promoting Jab Tak Hai Jaan. What Katrina saidThe media interaction took place in 2012 when Shah Rukh Khan was promoting Jab Tak Hai Jaan with Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma. During the chat, when a reporter asked Katrina to describe ...
Bhuvan in Farzi to Karishma in Scoop, Breakthrough performances on OTT in 2023
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Bhuvan in Farzi to Karishma in Scoop, Breakthrough performances on OTT in 2023

The year of 2023 witnessed many breakthrough OTT performances that captivated audiences worldwide. From dark characters to comedic brilliance, we explore the cream of the crop in OTT content this year. Here is a roundup of the best of 2023 on digital shows and films. Karishma Tanna Bhuvan Arora on OTT 1. Bhuvan Arora - Farzi Wrap up the year gone by & gear up for 2024 with HT! Click here It was an enlightening year for actor Bhuvan Arora, especially after his breakthrough performance in Raj and DK’s Frazi, in which he played the role of Firoz, who helps Shahid Kapoor (Sunny) in printing money. “This year has been very fruitful and enriching both personally and professionally, indeed a happy year for me. After Farzi’s release, I have just got around 20 days off in the entire ye...
Dunki worldwide box office collection day 8: Shah Rukh film grosses over ₹320 cr | Bollywood
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Dunki worldwide box office collection day 8: Shah Rukh film grosses over ₹320 cr | Bollywood

Dunki worldwide box office collection: Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, the film features Shah Rukh Khan and Taapsee Pannu in the lead roles. At the global box office, Dunki has crossed over ₹320 crore gross. Dunki has been presented by JIO Studios, Red Chillies Entertainment and Rajkumar Hirani Films. (Also Read | Dunki worldwide box office collection day 7) Shah Rukh Khan, Taapsee Pannu and Vicky Kaushal in Dunki poster. Dunki box office numbersTaking to X (formerly known as Twitter) on Friday, the official handle of Red Chillies Entertainment shared a poster with the new numbers. The poster read, "Sweeping the globe with joy! 323.77 crore worldwide GBOC." It was shared with the caption, "Nikle the kabhi hum ghar se... seedhe aapke dil mein pahoch gaye (We started from home some day...
Kareena chills with Natasha in Switzerland, shows how they ‘keep warm in snow’ | Bollywood
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Kareena chills with Natasha in Switzerland, shows how they ‘keep warm in snow’ | Bollywood

Kareena Kapoor is back at her favourite holiday destination, Switzerland. Just like last year, she will be ringing the New Year in the Swiss Alps with husband Saif Ali Khan and kids Taimur and Jehangir. This time, she is also joined by her close friend Natasha Poonawalla and their latest picture from the snow-covered mountains is enough to prove they are having a blast. Also read: Kareena Kapoor's eyes well up as she speaks about Saif Ali Khan on Koffee With Karan, fans love their love. Watch Kareena Kapoor has shared a few pictures from her Swiss vacation. Kareena can't get enough of SwitzerlandThursday evening, Kareena took to her Instagram Stories to share a picture with Natasha as they posed in the snow. “This is how we keep warm in the snow”, she wrote along with the stunning...
Ishwak Singh: Dilli ki hawa ki baat hi kuch aur hoti hai
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Ishwak Singh: Dilli ki hawa ki baat hi kuch aur hoti hai

Actor Ishwak Singh, who was born and brought up in Delhi, and has even studied architecture here, comes back to the roots and revisits his childhood memories. While roaming in Purana Qila, Humayun's tomb, and Khan market posing for us exclusively, the Pataal Lok fame is nothing but excited to come to the city during winters. Ishwak Singh on visiting various monuments in Delhi How connected do you feel to Delhi? Wrap up the year gone by & gear up for 2024 with HT! Click here From the basics to the tangible things you can't put a finger on, Delhi feels like my city. By basic I mean, food, hangouts and the people here, while other things are childhood, upbringing and so many fond memories. I like the air of Delhi. Dilli ki hawa hi kuch aur hoti hai. I am enjoying the Delhi winter...
KWK S8: Aren’t we glad to have a septuagenarian on a show obsessed with youth? | Bollywood
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KWK S8: Aren’t we glad to have a septuagenarian on a show obsessed with youth? | Bollywood

The average age of guests on Koffee with Karan over the years has only been decreasing. Do you remember the last senior citizen who graced the Koffee couch? Well, technically, it was Sunny Deol this season. He's 65, despite giving a massive blockbuster as a leading man this year – and playing with teddy bears. (Also Read: Koffee with Karan Season 8: Karan Johar doesn't go down and dirty with sons of the soil Ajay Devgn, Rohit Shetty) Sharmila Tagore on Koffee with Karan Season 8 The cut-off ageIn fact, 65 seemed to be the upper age limit of guests across the season – with the likes of Amitabh Bachchan, Javed Akhtar, and Anil Kapoor hovering around that mark when they last appeared on the chat show in Season 3, 2, and 7 respectively. Amitabh was 67, a little above the cut-off age w...
Guns and Gulaabs sequel announced, Rajkummar Rao’s Paana Tipu to return | Web Series
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Guns and Gulaabs sequel announced, Rajkummar Rao’s Paana Tipu to return | Web Series

All those who watched Raj and DK's dramatic web series Guns and Gulaabs, may be in for a surprise if they find Rajkummar Rao's Paana Tipu not being dead, as shown at the end of the show. Netflix has announced season 2 of the successful web show and the teaser hints that not just Paana Tipu but Chaar Cut Atmaram, too, may be back. Also read: Guns & Gulaabs review: This explosive cast of Rajkummar Rao, Dulquer Salmaan deserved a better Raj & DK series Rajkummar Rao played Paana Tipu in Guns and Gulaabs. Rajkummar Rao to return for revengeNetflix shared the Guns and Gulaabs 2 announcement with a video clip on Instagram. It was shared with the caption: “Khali haath nahi, Guns & Gulaabs ka naya season leke aaye hain (we are not back empty-handed, we have brought the second ...
Dunki box office collection Day 7: Shah Rukh Khan film likely to collect ₹150 cr | Bollywood
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Dunki box office collection Day 7: Shah Rukh Khan film likely to collect ₹150 cr | Bollywood

Dunki box office collection day 7: The film, which stars Shah Rukh Khan and Taapsee Pannu in lead roles, remained steady at the domestic box office. As per Sacnilk.com, Dunki is expected to earn over ₹149 crore in India by its first Wednesday. (Also read: Shah Rukh Khan has an epic reply when fan asks if he remembers Salman Khan's birthday: I don’t wish him on social media) Shah Rukh Khan stars with Taapsee Pannu for the first time in Dunki. Dunki box office updateAs per the report, Dunki has now collected around ₹ 8.13 crore on Wednesday, thus taking its total collection to ₹149 crore. The same report has stated that Dunki saw 17.17% occupancy for the Hindi version. Dunki witnessed a sharp drop in single day numbers on its first Tuesday, collecting around ₹ 11.56 crore. Dunki ear...