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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...

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...