Bollywood actor-director Siddhanth Kapoor was questioned by Mumbai police in connection with a drug seizure case. The Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) also summoned influencer Orhan Awatramani. The investigation is linked to a Rs 252 crore mephedrone seizure case.
Four members of a gang have been arrested for kidnapping actor Mushtaq Mohammad Khan from the Delhi airport and holding him hostage in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh. The gang was also plotting to abduct veteran actor Shakti Kapoor on the pretext of inviting him to an event. The gang members were involved in abducting film stars by sending advance payments and air tickets under the guise of event invitations. Police recovered Rs 1.04 lakh from their possession and are investigating whether the gang was involved in the kidnapping of other film stars. In a related development, Arjun, one of the kidnappers involved in comedian Sunil Pal's abduction, was shot and injured during an encounter with police in Meerut. Arjun, who was arrested on Saturday, attempted to escape while being escorted for a medical checkup by snatching the pistol of a sub-inspector. The police team retaliated, and Arjun was shot and injured in the exchange of fire.
Before becoming one of Bollywood's most recognisable faces, Shraddha Kapoor once worked as a sandwich maker and barista in the United States - a revelation that has left fans stunned and even momentarily fooled LinkedIn.
Asrani may have never been a marquee name up in sparkling lights or on outsized posters but the sheer proficiency with which he realised his characters has unleashed gales of laughter over five decades and made a significant contribution to several landmark films. Dinesh Raheja salutes the iconic actor.
'Look after your own mother before looking after your neighbour's mother.' 'I don't believe in starving my own mother and feeding sweets to the neighbours.'
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Sweet surprises are made of actors best known for their dramatics taking us by surprise by shaking a leg on screen.
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The actor tendered a public apology to those he had 'unintentionally hurt' by his remarks that Bollywood personalities were seeking sexual favours in return for film roles.
Shakti Kapoor defended his son Siddhant -- who was detained by the Mumbai police after being caught during a raid at a rave party -- and stated that he was innocent.
Despite the evolution of cinema toward more refined expressions and aesthetics today, the exaggerated comedic style of Andaz Apna Apna remains endearing and entertaining, reminding us that sometimes, we just need a dose of mindless comedy to unwind, feels Shristi Sahoo.
Buoyed by the retro-success of Sanam Teri Kasam, Rajkumar Santoshi's laugh riot is now returning to movie theatres in April.
'Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were already very busy. Then, Raveena Tandon and Karisma Kapoor started signing more films, Paresh Rawalji also got busy... 'Rajkumar Santoshiji got offered Damini he was very excited about it. He told dad that since her dates were available, let me do this film quickly. But aisa hota toh nahin. That film also took time. 'So sabke dates ka problem ho gaya, including the director's.'
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Shakti Kapoor was beaten up by two friends in Kolkata following an argument.
'Mrs shows a dark side to the son and the father.' 'I had to do things that I wouldn't dare to do in real life.'
Andaz Apna Apna is practically the most quoted film since Sholay, observes Sukanya Verma, as she celebrates 30 years of this cult classic movie.
Shraddha Kapoor claims she's quite nervous about her solo debut Aashiqui 2.
Sukanya Verma lists 15 scenes that reveal facets of Salman outside the formula.
Film families celebrate Diwali with memorable pictures on social media.
'I may not have accrued a large bank balance, but I think I've earned something far valuable. Respect.' 'That's what Andaz Apna Apna brought me, and I wouldn't exchange that respect for any amount of money in the world.'
Kareena is off to work... Raashii shares a picture from the sets...Rajkummar is grateful...
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None of Amjad Khan's subsequent roles could outshine Sholay. He had begun his career at the top and had no higher peaks left to conquer. Dinesh Raheja salutes the iconic actor on his 80th birth anniversary.
'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week.
Bollywood loves number games. And not just the rat race kind. There's a slew of movies with numbers in their title.
'People remember each and every dialogue of Andaz Apna Apna, just as they remember every dialogue of Mughal-e-Azam and Sholay.'
'My most real self comes out in front of my father, which means that I fight with him a lot too.'
#CoupleGoals with Arjun and Malika... Kareena's ready for something new... Aahana gets some 'vitamin sea'...
'Padmini and I are very different people.' 'Our acting styles are very different. She's from a different era.'
The harum-scarum-ness of Kaala is astounding, exclaims Deepa Gahlot.
Rohit and Varun Dhawan hosted a grand party for Daddy No 1 David Dhawan on his 71st birthday on August 16.
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