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For actors doing some exceptional work in the web space, getting labelled as an OTT actor seems to have become the norm now. But, not everyone frets about it or let it come in way of their work. Actor Jaideep Ahlawat, who became a household name and garnered immense praise for his role as Hathiram Chaudhary in web show Pataal Lok (2020), is definitely among this lot. “I just don’t like this word. Whenever someone says ‘OTT actor’, I ask, ‘What’s an OTT actor? Does it mean he can only act when he is working on OTT? Or will he work bad when he’s acting in a film meant for a theatrical release? I think that’s the word people started to use casually when they said so and so actor works a lot of digital platforms,” says the actor, adding , “Yeh OTT abhi aaya hai yaar, bas teen saal pehle [durin...

Writer-director Vikas Bahl's Ganapath is far from being an entertainer or a film that keeps you engaged. In the name of being futuristic, Ganapath presents a rather silly premise that has no head or tail, just stitches some fight scenes and dance numbers, expecting us to not only believe in it but also love it. Bahl tries to pack in a lot but fails to say anything concrete. With a weak screenplay and a wafer-thin plot, he's all over the place, and so are you after a point.  (Also read: Ganapath trailer: Immortal Tiger Shroff fights for his people in a dystopic CGI-fest with Kriti Sanon, Amitabh Bachchan) Ganapath review: Tiger Shroff plays the lead with Kriti Sanon opposite him. Set in a futuristic and apocalyptic world, Ganapath starts with a voiceover by Dalapati (Amitabh Bachch...

Koffee With Karan (KWK) has been renewed for a new season, which will premiere on Disney+ Hotstar this month. The streaming platform as well as the show's host Karan Johar shared a promo video on Wednesday, which gave a glimpse at the Koffee With Karan 8 set ‘for the first time’, complete with a peek at the coveted Koffee hamper. Reacting to the video shared on Reddit, many could not get over the bold and attention-grabbing aesthetic of the new Koffee With Karan set. Also read: Karan Johar finds hate for Koffee With Karan ‘entertaining’ Koffee With Karan 8: Karan Johar's chat show is back with another season. Art and graffiti takes over Koffee With Karan 8 setSharing the clip on Instagram, Disney+ Hotstar wrote, "Brewing conversations, one sip at a time: A sneak peek behind the Ko...

Sunny Deol turned 66 today. The Gadar 2 star attended a birthday celebration, organised by ZEE5, with his sons and actors Rajveer Deol and Karan Deol. Sunny danced on the dhol, cut a cake, and met his fans at the event. His new blockbuster Gadar 2 is streaming on ZEE5. (Also Read: When Sunny Deol opened up on his wife Pooja Deol not being in limelight: ‘She always had liberty to make her decisions’) Sunny Deol meets fans at his birthday celebration in Mumbai Sunny's birthday celebrationThe official Instagram handle of ZEE5 posted multiple videos from Sunny's birthday celebration in Mumbai. In the first one, the actor is seen breaking into a Bhangra to live dhol beats, as his fans cheer on and his sons look on. In the next one, he's seen cutting a customised chocolate cake. In the ...

Fresh off the success of Guns & Gulaabs, Gulshan Devaiah is back with the second season of his successful web series Duranga. The actor has an intense role of a man living with two different identities, one entirely opposite to the other. Interestingly, Gulshan has also come a long way from playing a small role in his debut film Dum Maaro Dum to playing the lead in Duranga, both directed by Rohan Sippy. Shining in one role after another in the OTT space, Gulshan also has a sense of humour behind the camera. Also read: Shah Rukh Khan's Mannat has a big Radha Krishna statue, 'main gate is just for show’: Gulshan Devaiah Gulshan Devaiah has one thriller about another on OTT. In an interview with Hindustan Times, Gulshan Devaiah spoke in detail about working on Duranga season 2 an...

Actor Rani Mukerji recalled that when her debut Bollywood film Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat was released in 1996, her father Ram Mukherjee had heart surgery. In an interview with news agency ANI, Rani said he went to the theatre to watch the film and later wept 'like a child in happiness'. Rani also revealed that she wanted to be an interior designer had she not been an actor. (Also Read | Rani Mukerji on 25 years of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai: Was concerned if anyone would accept SRK loving anyone except Kajol) Rani Mukerji's debut film was Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat. Rani Mukerji wanted to be an interior designerRani told ANI, "Today when I look back, I'm not sure if I had not been an actor, what I would have been. I did have certain other professions in mind that I wanted to chase, like being an i...

The final season of acclaimed Netflix series The Crown is set to release this November. Ahead of the premiere of the Emmy and Golden Globe winning series, here are 10 things to know about the show created by Peter Morgan, that focuses on the life and times of England’s longest-reigning monarch, the late Queen Elizabeth. (Also read: The Crown final season to be split into two parts, release dates out. Watch) Fans of the Netflix series The Crown are eagerly waiting to know how the show ends. About the two partsThe final season The Crown Season 6 will be divided into two parts, which are set to release in November and December respectively. Part 1 arrives on November 16 whereas Part 2 is eyeing for a December 14 release. The official synopsis for the new season, via Netflix, reads: "...

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court of India refused to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages in the country, doing so by a 3-2 majority. As many as four judgments were delivered and a slew of observations made by the apex court. Now, in an interview to India Today, actor Celina Jaitly has said that the 'LGBT community is only asking for rights that every other citizen of India has'. She added that as an 'LGBT activist for the past 20 years', she was definitely disappointed by the ruling by the Supreme Court (SC). Also read: Onir reacts to Supreme Court's same sex marriage verdict Celina Jaitly disappointed by Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriages. Celina says right to marriage is 'most important right'Celina said, "The marriage ruling (Supreme Court) is definitely a disapp...

Revathy has spoken about Salman Khan and how their 'on-set dynamic' has changed. In an interview with News18, Revathy called herself an 'ordinary person' and Salman 'a huge star now'. She also praised Salman and called him 'a giving person'. (Also Read | Salman Khan, Revathy dance to their song Saathiya Tune Kya Kiya) Salman Khan and Revathy starred in the 1991 film Love. Revathy praises SalmanRevathy said, “He’s a very giving person. Whenever I call him or want to meet, I just do it. He’s all love and care towards me. I feel the same towards him. I feel very happy when I see a good film of his. I always message him if I like his film and he replies to me. Sometimes it so happens that I message him after three to four years and tell him about a film that he has done.” Revathy tal...

When it comes to household names, chefs Ranveer Brar and Vikas Khanna definitely are the cream of the crop – pun intended. They are known not only for their extensive food knowledge and love of Indian cuisines, but also as judges of the popular cooking show MasterChef India, which features home cooks. The two, along with chef Pooja Dhingra, will be judging MasterChef India Season 8, which started streaming from October 16 on SonyLIV. Also read: Nayanjyoti Saikia from Assam wins MasterChef India 7 Chefs Ranveer Brar and Vikas Khanna will be back as the judges on MasterChef India season 8. Ranveer, Vikas started cooking at a young ageThough you may feel a sense of familiarity with Vikas Khanna and Ranveer Brar after watching them on your screens for so long, there's still a lot you ...