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Mumbai, Dec 22: Filmmaker Karan Johar on Tuesday announced an "epic series" as part of the "Change Within" initiative to celebrate 75 years of the country's Independence. On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti this year, Johar, along with filmmakers including Ekta Kapoor and Aanand L Rai, launched the initiative aimed towards creating inspiring content about the "valour, values and culture" of India

Mumbai, Dec 19: A court in Mumbai on Saturday directed the police to probe the defamation complaint filed by Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar againstactor Kangana Ranaut, and asked them to submit a report on January 16. Akhtar had last month filed a criminal complaint against Ranaut before the Andheri Metropolitan Magistrate, for allegedly making defamatory and baseless comments against him in

Mumbai, Dec 19: Bollywood actor Sonu Sood has said filmmakers have started to approach him with lead roles in their films due to his philanthropic work for migrant workers during the coronavirus-induced lockdown. Earlier this year, Sood, known for films like "Dabangg", "Jodhaa Akbar", and "Simmba", catapulted to the national spotlight for his work in helping migrants reach their homes during the

Los Angeles, Dec 18: Dhanush, known for movies such as "Aadukalam" and "Raanjhanaa", is set to make his debut in Hollywood as the actor has joined the cast of Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans-starrer "The Gray Man". The movie, set up at Netflix by filmmaker duo Anthony and Joe Russo, is based on Mark Greaney's 2009 novel of the same name and revolves around freelance assassin and former CIA operative

New Delhi, Dec 16: Actor Alia Bhatt on Wednesday took the world of the internet by a storm with her recent picture that sees her in her "casual flexing" mode. The 'Gully Boy' actor took to Instagram to share the stunning picture with her fellow celebrities and fans. The picture sees the 27-year-old actor donning a scintillating black coloured silk dress. Bhatt is seen acing the back pose as the

Mumbai, Dec 15: Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal was on Wednesday again summoned by the Narcotics Control Bureau to appear before it tomorrow in connection with a drug-related case. Notably, Arjun Rampal was questioned by the NCB on November 13 in the matter. NCB officials had on November 9 conducted a raid at the residence of Arjun Rampal and seized some electronic gadgets. Rampal's girlfriend

Dindigul (TN), Dec 15: Makkal Needhi Maiam chief Kamal Haasan on Monday praised 18th century rebel commander Mohammed Yusuf Khan for his 'fight against the Britishers' and alleged that Indian democracy was now afflicted by illness. Hailing Khan aka Marudanayagam (1725-64), Haasan said he fought against the Britishers and was hanged by them through a conspiracy and not in a war. This happened about

New Delhi, Dec 14: As the farmer protests entered the 19th day on Monday and farmer leaders are on hunger strike, famous Punjabi singers - the Nooran sisters - also came out in support of the farmers. The Nooran sisters visited the Singhu border in Delhi to extend their support and show solidarity with the farmers. They met the protesting farmers and also got on to the stage to sing a song for the

Washington, Dec 13: Charley Pride, the country music legend who amassed more than 50 top-10 hits between 1967 and 1987, and won several Grammy Awards, has died. He was 86. According to Fox News, the cause was complications from COVID-19, his publicist said in a statement. Pride who is considered country music's first Black superstar-- his biggest songs included 'Kiss an Angel Good Mornin',' and

Bengali actress Arya Banerjee who acted in several Bollywood films such as critically acclaimed 'The Dirty Picture' was found dead at her south Kolkata residence on Friday, police said. The police broke open the door of her third floor apartment and found that the body of the 33-year-old woman was lying in the bedroom. The daughter of late sitarist Nikhil Bandyopadhyay, Arya had acted in 'LSD