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In A bid to replicate the era of the ’80s and ’90s, Aman Pant turned to analogue recording, conducted using tapes and manual instruments, instead of digital means like computer software. It’s the most crucial step he took to create the world of Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Citadel: Honey Bunny, Raj and DK’s show that recently premiered on the web.  Varun  Dhawan in Citadel “Because the show has an international appeal, including the manner in which the action has been [choreographed], we wanted a vibe that aligned with it. It needed to be edgy. It was set in the ’90s, but we didn’t want the music to be reminiscent of Bollywood music from that decade, and hence chose to use this [recording method],” says the composer, who may not have met the international crew, helmed by the R...

The first thing I thought when I awoke Wednesday morning was that there’s now an SNL Curse. Any female U.S. presidential candidate — even one who appears to be cruising to the White House — will ultimately lose the election if she appears on Saturday Night Live. First Hillary Clinton in 2016 and now Kamala Harris in 2024. 8:00 Kamala Harris makes surprise SNL appearance as U.S. election looms I’m curious how music will react to the new Trump administration. Culture is always just downstream from what’s happening in society. Historically, things shift depending on whether the White House (and 10 Downing Street, for that matter) is occupied by ...

Actor Huma Qureshi`s heart is swelling with pride as her brother Saqib Saleem got rave reviews for his performance in the show `Citadel: Honey Bunny`. On Saturday, Huma took to Instagram and gave a shout-out to Saqib. She also shared a picture of him from his look test for the show. "Photo 1 - I remember the day you shaved your head and sent me this photo after your look test in Serbia...All I want to say is - Saqu you make me proud everyday, of the actor you are and the man you are becoming ... love you my baby brotherBtw ... Have you guys seen the last episode of #CitadelHoneyBunny ?? @saqibsaleem is on fire," she wrote.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Huma Qureshi (@iamhumaq) ...

Bollywood’s muscle hunk Varun Dhawan plays the lead in Raj and DK’s spy thriller ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ alongside Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Writer Sita Menon tells Mid-day that Varun keeps referencing 90s superstar Govinda a lot when he talks. For those unversed, Varun’s father and ace filmmaker David Dhawan has directed Govinda in several films like ‘Coolie No. 1’, ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’, and ‘Partner’ to name a few.  Varun Dhawan called up Raj and DK for a role  DK recalls Varun Dhawan personally calling him up, soon after ‘The Family Man’ season 2: “He said, ‘Listen, if you guys are doing anything else, let me know. Especially, if you’re doing anything in action.’ We were actually developing Citadel. We didn’t have anybody in mind. So, it wasn’t much of a pitch. I said, ‘We’re doing Cit...

Welcome to Beyoncé country. When it comes to the 2025 Grammy Award nominations, Cowboy Carter rules them all. She leads the nods with 11, bringing her career total to 99 nominations. That makes her the most nominated artist in Grammy history. Cowboy Carter is up for album and country album of the year, and Texas Hold ’Em is nominated for record, song and country song of the year. She also received nominations in a wide swath of genres, including pop, country, Americana and melodic rap performance categories.This is her first time receiving nominations in the country and Americana categories. Previously, she and her husband Jay-Z were tied for most career nominations, at 88.If Beyoncé wins the album of the year, she’ll become the first Black woman to do so in the 21st century. Lauryn Hill l...

One of the most headline-making shows of the last one month has been Citadel: Honey Bunny. Starring Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, the show is a prequel to the Russo Brothers created Priyanka Chopra-led show Citadel. Created by Raj & DK the show has been the talk of the town for many reasons. But it soon also attracted some controversy when suddenly the netizens noticed Saqib Saleem, who plays a pivotal part in the show, was actually absent from all the promotional events and even content. Turns out Saqib has now finally spoken about the show and cryptically said he is not the one who calls the shots.            View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Saqib Saleem (@saqibsaleem) Saqib Saleem...

ZEE5 drops the trailer for its new series, ‘Paithani.’ Directed by the talented Gajendra Ahire and produced by Zee Studios and Aarambh Entertainment, the show stars acclaimed actress Mrinal Kulkarni as Godavari, alongside Eisha Singh as her empowered daughter, Kaveri. Premiering on November 15, `Paithani` beautifully explores the themes of tradition, resilience, and the bond between mother and daughter. This series truly captures how, despite life’s challenges, the love and support between a mother and daughter can illuminate their paths, making every moment of their journey more special. `Paithani`- a story of mother and daughter ‘Paithani’ tells the inspiring story of Godavari, a mother and master weaver of traditional paithani sarees. As she confronts the impending end of her illustri...

Three people have been charged in relation to One Direction singer Liam Payne‘s death in a fall from his Buenos Aires hotel balcony last month, Argentine authorities said on Thursday. The 31-year-old’s death shocked the world, and raised questions about how he had fallen.A 911 call from a hotel employee the day Payne died warned that he had been acting aggressively and could have been under the influence of drugs and alcohol. 4:31 What is ‘pink cocaine’? The drug linked to Liam Payne, Diddy Previous Video Next Video Trending Now ...

Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s action-packed web series ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ premieres on Prime Video today (November 7). As fans flock to the OTT platform to binge-watch, a clip from the show has gone viral on social media, which features a steamy liplock moment between the two lead actors.  Varun Dhawan-Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s kissing scene goes viral ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ has some high-octane action sequences, but it is also very much loaded when it comes to the chemistry between Varun and Samantha. Social media is abuzz with the duo’s kissing scene that has gone viral in no time. Watch the video below.  Samantha`s first smooch on screen 😭💥. Samantha Ruthless Prabhu for a reason ❤️‍🔥#SamanthaRuthPrabhu #Samantha #Citadel pic.twitter.com/VFmpBMq3JI — 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 (@act...

When Taylor Swift swings through Vancouver in December, Mikaela St Louis will be among the pop star’s most prepared fans. The long-term care nurse based in Campbell River, B.C., will travel to one of the shows with 275 Swift-inspired friendship bracelets she made over the last few months.“We don’t have a ton of stores here, so I got everything that was available to me here and then I drove to another town an hour-and-a-half away and spent like $500 at Michael’s on beads,” said St Louis, estimating her bill for bracelet-making materials has now surpassed $1,000.Beaded friendship bracelets have become a hallmark for Swift fans, who string each one and then trade them at her concerts, attributing the trend to a line in her song, “You’re on Your Own, Kid,” which says, “So make the friendship b...