Indus Chronicles

Not too many fans of Lata Mangeshkar, Madan Mohan, and Manoj Kumar know that one of Lataji’s most iconic songs, Lag Ja Gale Se, was almost dropped from its parent film Woh Kaun Thi by director Raj Khosla. Recalling the experience of shooting for Woh Kaun Thi, Manoj Kumar once revealed, “I remember the music composer Madan Mohan Saab, a very sensitive artiste,...

Kajol and Ajay Devgn are considered among the top actors in the Hindi film industry. Naturally, people assume their children would inherit both their talent and passion for acting, and eventually step into films. However, Kajol recently made a surprising statement regarding her daughter Nysa's potential Bollywood debut. At a recent News18 event, Kajol was asked...

The buzz surrounding Sidharth Anand’s upcoming directorial King continues to intensify as fresh speculation arises about Deepika Padukone’s role in the much-anticipated action drama. With a stellar ensemble cast including Shah Rukh Khan and his daughter Suhana Khan, King—written by Sujoy Ghosh—has already sparked massive curiosity. Now, all eyes are on what...

Salman Khan, the renowned Bollywood superstar, has once again demonstrated his unwavering dedication to his craft. Despite sustaining a rib injury during the filming of Sikandar, Salman continued to fulfill his professional commitments. In a recent interview with Bollywood Bubble, his co-star Vikaas Verma lauded Salman for his relentless energy and determination...

Ananth Mahadevan’s Phule, based on the life of Jyotirao Phule and his wife Savitri Phule, which was to release this Friday, has been pushed ahead to the end of the month to April 25. Confirming this change of plan, the producer Ritesh Kudecha said, “Yes, the film has been postponed to 25 April. We took the decision this morning.” All eyes are now on the...

The buzz surrounding Sidharth Anand’s upcoming directorial King continues to intensify as fresh speculation arises about Deepika Padukone’s role in the much-anticipated action drama. With a stellar ensemble cast including Shah Rukh Khan and his daughter Suhana Khan, King—written by Sujoy Ghosh—has already sparked massive curiosity. Now, all eyes are on what...

The team behind the much-anticipated action film Jaat marked Ram Navami with a grand celebration at the sacred Namo Ghat in Varanasi. The vibrant event saw the launch of the film’s powerful song ‘Oh Rama Shri Rama’, which had fans and devotees joining in for a spirited musical moment. Actors Sunny Deol, Randeep Hooda, and Vineet Kumar Singh, along with producer...

Biplab Goswami, the screenwriter behind the acclaimed Bollywood film Laapataa Ladies, has firmly denied allegations of plagiarism that have recently cast a shadow over the movie’s reputation. Responding to claims that the film bears striking similarities to the 2019 Arabic short film Burqa City, Goswami presented documented proof of his script’s originality,...

Punjabi sensation Diljit Dosanjh just delivered the ultimate East-meets-West crossover by teaching none other than Will Smith some bhangra moves! The two stars were seen dancing together in a video that has now gone viral, sending fans across the globe into a frenzy. Diljit x Will Smith: The Collab We Didn’t See Coming On Sunday morning, Diljit took to Instagram...

To amp up the entertainment quotient of their upcoming comedy Bhool Chuk Maaf, the makers have decided to add two brand-new songs to the film’s soundtrack. Starring Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi, the time-loop wedding comedy is now set to hit theatres on May 9, instead of its original April 10 release date. New Songs to Add Energy & Charm According to a...

Bollywood’s versatile heartthrob Vicky Kaushal steps into a magical new avatar in Shoojit Sircar’s upcoming fantasy drama, Ek Jaadugar. The first look poster dropped yesterday, and it's already casting a spell on fans and cinephiles alike. A Magical Makeover for Vicky Kaushal The poster features Vicky Kaushal in an enchanting magician’s get-up — a rich green...

Your memories of Detective Byomkesh Bakshy? I have very fond memories of Detective Byomkesh Bakshy — the way we constructed that era, the look and feel of it, the city of Calcutta. Even now, it's difficult for viewers to figure out which parts of the Calcutta shown in the film were actually Calcutta, and which were sets built in the suburbs of Bombay. That’s...

Producer Prerna Arora has the fondest memories of her interaction with veteran actor-filmmaker Manoj Kumar. “As a huge fan, it was my sincere wish to remake one of his most popular films, Woh Kaun Thi. I was told he wouldn’t like the idea, as he didn’t believe in remakes. But I was adamant. When I contacted him, he was so warm, welcoming, encouraging—and so...

As the highly anticipated action-drama Akaal nears its release, Gippy Grewal, Karan Johar, and Apoorva Mehta visited the Golden Temple in Amritsar to seek blessings. The trio was seen dressed in traditional attire, offering prayers at the sacred shrine, a moment that resonated deeply with fans and the Punjabi film industry alike. With April 10 set as the release...

Hrithik Roshan’s presence on screen has always been larger than life - equal parts charisma, craft, and constant reinvention. But a fan on X (formerly Twitter) has reinterpreted that magic in a way no one saw coming. Inspired by the ongoing “Ghibli-fication” trend, the fan artist has turned every film that featured Hrithik Roshan into a Studio Ghibli-style anime...

The teaser of Raid 2 was unveiled on March 28 and it got a very positive response, enhancing the buzz for the thriller. Since then, there has been a tremendous demand for the trailer. Several reports speculated that Raid 2's trailer will be launched on April 2, on the occasion of lead actor Ajay Devgn's birthday. Bollywood Hungama has now learned when the much-awaited...

Actor Imran Khan follows a Japanese minimalist lifestyle, but things have shifted since his girlfriend Lekha Washington became a part of his life. In a recent interview, Imran shared how his life has evolved since the two began living together. Imran and Lekha are said to have begun dating during the Covid lockdown and moved in together just a year ago. Since...

Rising star Shreya Gupto is poised to captivate audiences with her Bollywood debut in the highly anticipated film Sikandar, where she shares the screen with superstar Salman Khan. Directed by A.R. Murugadoss and set for release on March 30, 2025, this action-packed drama marks a pivotal moment in Shreya’s inspiring journey from humble beginnings to the glitz...

Kajal Aggarwal spread joy and festive cheer as she celebrated Gudi Padwa with the team of her upcoming film, The India Story. The actress, who commenced shooting for the film in January in Pune, marked the occasion with the team of the film, embracing the spirit of the festival on set. Fans received a glimpse of these celebrations which included traditional...

Kiran Rao’s widely discussed directorial Laapataa Ladies has been accused of being inspired by the 2019 Arabic film Burqa City. A recently surfaced video from Burqa City on social media has sparked speculation among netizens about the originality of Rao’s Bollywood film. The viral clip shows that the Arabic movie follows a newlywed man searching for his wife...