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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...

Makers of the upcoming series 'Big Girls Don't Cry', a coming-of-age school drama set against the backdrop of a fictionalized all-girls boarding school, on Wednesday, unveiled the official trailer. Pooja Bhatt in Big Girls Don't Cry Directed by Nitya Mehra, Sudhanshu Saria, Karan Kapadia, and Kopal Naithani, it boasts a predominantly women-led ensemble cast that features Avantika Vandanapu, Aneet Padda, Dalai, Vidushi, Lhakyila, Afrah Sayed and Akshita Sood, Pooja Bhatt, Raima Sen, and Zoya Hussain in pivotal roles, along with Mukul Chadda. Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. Taking to Instagram, Pooja Bhatt treated fans with the official video and captioned it, “If there is one thing stronger than magic, it is SISTERHOOD!” The trailer introduces ...

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's opulent pre-wedding bash in Jamnagar made headlines not only in India but the world over. Vogue US interviewed the couple, revealing details about the outfits they chose, the decor that welcomed their VIP guests and even the privilege of being able to experience it. (Also read: Radhika Merchant's message for ‘father figure’ Mukesh Ambani: ‘You have been…’) Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani celebrated their wedding with friends and family from all over the world. A privilege few experienceThe entire three-day event reportedly cost the Ambani family ₹1250 crore, which still doesn't make a dent in billionaire businessman Mukesh Ambani's ₹8,00,000 crore fortune. However, Radhika realises this is something only very few people can enjoy. "I recognize...

In 2004, Rajeev Khandelwal's popularity as the Darcy-esque Sujal from TV show Kahiin To Hoga was at its peak and the actor recalls a series of "unreal" moments at a film party when he was introduced to two of the biggest superstars of Indian cinema -- Rajesh Khanna and Dilip Kumar. Rajeev Khandelwal will be seen in Showtime. The actor, who became a heartthrob after the premiere of the Ekta Kapoor-backed soap opera, based on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, said even today he remembers the event where he met the who's who of the industry. Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. Khandelwal said the night started with actor Neetu Kapoor coming up to him and pulling his cheeks. "I remember it very clearly because it was massive for me. It was unreal. This...

Madhuri Dixit has finally revealed what she wore on day 2 of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's pre-wedding festivities in Jamnagar, Gujarat last weekend. She took to Instagram to share pictures of herself in her nature and safari-inspired outfit. (Also read: Step inside fancy venues for Anant Ambani's ₹1260 crore pre-wedding festivities with larger-than-life florals all around) Madhuri Dixit looked stunning on all three days of the Ambani bash. Madhuri's perfect safari outfitThe photos show Madhuri in a sea green-blue co-ord set with a brown belt at the waist. She also wore a straw hat and styled her hair in thick curls. She wore brown boots and posed for pictures at what seemed to be the accommodation provided by the Ambani family. “A walk on the wild side,” she captioned the p...

Punjabi aa gaye oye! Diljit Dosanjh rocked day 2 of the three-day pre-wedding festivities of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Jamnagar this weekend. Now, he has shared a highlight reel of all that happened during the performance, in his trademark style. (Also read: Crew song Naina out now: Diljit Dosanjh can't stop with Kareena Kapoor, Tabu and Kriti Sanon's tareefan. Watch) Diljit Dosanjh has shared a hilarious video from Anant Ambani's pre-wedding bash. Diljit's commentary talentThe Punjabi singer belted some of his most popular songs such as Kinni Kinni, Lover, Born to Shine and others on stage as Bollywood stars, CEOs and the couple with their families grooved to his music. In the video he shared on Tuesday, Diljit gave a voice over to all the best moments from the show. H...

The second season of House of the Dragon, the Game of Thrones spinoff show, will premiere on HBO in June. (Also read: The Taste With Vir: Why House of The Dragon is a success) Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon, Warner Bros. Discovery streaming and gaming chief J.B. Perrette revealed the launch month during an interview at Morgan Stanley’s Technology, Media and Telecom conference, reported Variety. Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. Based on author George RR Martin’s Game of Thrones book Fire & Blood, House of the Dragon follows the Targaryen dynasty in the fictional continent of Westeros. The story takes place nearly 200 years before the happenings in Game of Thrones. Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Eve Best, Ste...

Laapataa Ladies box office collection day 4: The film, helmed by Kiran Rao, saw a dip in its collections on its first Monday. As per Sacnilk.com, the film minted just ₹38 lakh on its fourth day. Laapataa Ladies released in theatres on March 1. (Also Read | Laapataa Ladies box office collection day 3) A still from Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies. Laapataa Ladies box officeOn day one, the film earned ₹75 lakh, on day two, it minted ₹1.45 crore and on day three, ₹1.7 crore. The film collected ₹38 lakh nett in India on its fourth day, as per early estimates. So far, the film has garnered just ₹4.28 crore in India. Laapataa Ladies received good reviews upon its release on Friday. Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. About Laapataa LadiesThe film features Prat...

Love is Blind season 6 is nearing its conclusion, and it's been a wild ride. The show has become one of the most successful of the franchise, thanks to its savvy contestants who seem to know what they're doing. Well, at least to keep the spice level intact. This has certainly benefited Netflix. As the sixth season, which premiered on February 14th, heads towards its finale, Reddit is buzzing with speculation about which couples will commit and who might have a sudden change of heart. Love is Blind season 6(Netflix) Love is Blind season 6 who are still togetherThe deciding episode of Love is Blind 6 is scheduled to premiere on March 6. By the end of episode 12, we will know who we are going to meet in the reunion. While five couples left the pods, only three will make it to the ais...