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Veteran star Asha Parekh to be conferred with Dada Saheb Phalke award

Veteran actor Asha Parekh will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke award for 2020, the highest recognition in the field of Indian cinema, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur said on Tuesday. The 79-year-old actor, best known for films such as "Dil Deke Dekho", "Kati Patang", "Teesri Manzil", and "Caravan", is considered one of the most influential actresses of all time in Hindi cinema. Also a director and producer, Parekh had helmed the acclaimed TV drama "Kora Kagaz" in the late 1990s. Last year, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2019 was conferred on Rajinikanth.

Hope ad revenue to recover fully to pre-Covid level by Q4: PVR CEO

Brahmastra has done well for the cinema industry. It has put the Boycott-Bollywood movement to rest.

Now showing: Brahmastra's success highlights changes Indian film business

The pandemic had wiped out 90 per cent of the top line of all theatre chains

Popular comic-actor Raju Srivastava dies after 41 days in Delhi hospital

Celebrated comedian-actor Raju Srivastava died on Wednesday after over 40 days of hospitalisation here, said his brother Dipoo Srivastava. He was 58. Raju Srivastava suffered a heart attack on August 10 while working out at a hotel here. He was rushed to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and underwent angioplasty. Since then, he was on the ventilator and never gained consciousness. "I got a call from the family about half-an-hour ago saying he is no more. It is really unfortunate news. He was fighting in the hospital for over 40 days," Dipoo Srivastava told PTI. Raju Srivastava was declared dead at 10.20 am, according to hospital sources. A familiar face in the entertainment industry since the 1980s, the comedian tasted unparalleled success after participating in the first season of the reality stand-up comedy show "The Great Indian Laughter Challenge" (2005). Raju Srivastava had also featured in Hindi films such as "Maine Pyar Kiya", "Baazigar", the remake of ..

Movie buffs celebrate silver screen's return to Kashmir after 3 decades

The inauguration was followed by a screening of the Aamir Khan-starrer Laal Singh Chadhha, viewed by an audience that included media persons, officials, guests and local residents.

Doctor G to Dream Girl: Ayushmann Khurrana and his knack for eccentricity

From playing a blind pianist to a sperm donor, Ayushmann Khurrana has won millions of hearts across the country with his acting skills. Now he is back with Doctor G

Sukesh Chandrasekhar: A jailed conman who never stopped duping people

He is accused of running an extortion racket worth Rs 200 crore from the inside of Tihar jail. He has also duped people on the pretext of promising them jobs

Extortion case: Jacqueline Fernandez again summoned by Delhi Police

Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez has been summoned for questioning on Monday by Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing in connection with an extortion case linked to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, officials said. This is the second time that she has been summoned for questioning by Delhi Police for her alleged role in the case, they said. A senior police officer said Fernandez has been asked to join the probe at 11 am on Monday at the office of Economic Offences Wing in Mandir Marg. "We need to scrutinise certain documents and also question her further in connection with the case," he said. On Wednesday, Fernandez was quizzed for over eight hours along with Pinki Irani, who allegedly introduced the actor to Chandrashekhar. Investigation had revealed that Chandrashekhar had offered a motorcycle to Fernandez's agent Prashant on his birthday but he declined to take it. However, Chandrashekhar left the two-wheeler and its keys at Prashant's place, police had said earlier, ad

Indian designers get lawyers on board, declare war against plagiarism

The battle is tough though, with laws limiting and the market for fakes vast

Brahmastra week 1: Film earns Rs 170 crore in India, Rs 300 crore worldwide

Brahmastra week 1 collection: On its opening day, the movie minted Rs 75 crore globally. In the coming week, the movie is estimated to cross the Rs 200 crore mark in India

Case filed in UP against Ajay Devgn, Director Indra Kumar for 'Thank God'

Director Indra Kumar's upcoming film 'Thank God' has run into trouble

With global BO numbers in, 'Brahmastra' earns Rs 224 cr in first weekend

The film released in India across 5,019 screens and debuted at No. 1 with a three-day weekend of Rs 125 crore. The film's overseas screen count was 3,894.

Bollywood hopeful of recovery as 'Brahmastra' blazes past boycott calls

Beating back boycott calls, protests over an old statement from its star on beef and talk that Bollywood has lost its magic touch, Brahmastra Part One: Shiva" may finally have sent out the message - don't dismiss it yet. As the lavish epic fantasy crossed the Rs 220 crore gross box office worldwide mark in its opening weekend, industry insiders were watching anxiously to see if the trend holds. The Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt starrer, produced by Star Studios and Dharma Productions, found itself under a cloud of controversy in the weeks preceding its release last Friday. Ranbir's comment from several years ago that he ate beef came back to haunt and protests broke out last week when he and wife Alia went to Ujjain's Mahakal temple. This gave impetus to the #BoycottBrahmastra calls trending on social media. But that clearly hasn't happened and Brahmastra" is set to become a mega hit like spectacle South films such as Pushpa: The Rise, "KGF: Chapter 2" and RRR. "It is the highest ...

Brahmastra earns Rs 2.25 billion worldwide gross in first weekend

"Brahmastra Part One: Shiva" has raised Rs 225 crore in gross box office collection worldwide in its opening weekend, the makers said Monday. Director Ayan Mukerji gave a collection update via his Instagram Stories. The filmmaker, also known for "Wake Up Sid" and "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani", expressed his gratitude towards the audience for giving all the love to the Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt-starrer, which was released on September 9. "Brahmastra has gotten off to a great start with audiences over its first weekend! The feeling is only of Gratitude, and more Gratitude for our Audiences! "The Acceptance from Audiences - is the only reward we work for at the movies. The Future of the Brahmastra Trilogy, and the Astraverse, eventually lies in the hands of our Audience, and this weekend we have received back from them... Light - for the years of work that went into this Venture! (sic)" the filmmaker wrote in the accompanying post. The first installment of the big-budget fantasy adven

Brahmastra makes it big at the box office but is there any profit?

The most expensive Hindi film ever made has to share 55 per cent of the revenue with exhibitors

'Brahmastra Part One: Shiva' raises Rs 160 crore in two days worldwide

"Brahmastra Part One: Shiva" has crossed the Rs 150 crore-mark in gross box office collection worldwide in the first two days of its release, the makers said Sunday. Released on September 9, the first installment of the big-budget fantasy adventure epic starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Amitabh Bachchan had collected Rs 75 crore on its opening day. According to production banners Star Studios and Dharma Productions, the second day figures of "Brahmastra Part One: Shiva" stood at Rs 85, bringing up the total collection to Rs 160 crores. "'Brahmastra Part One: Shiva' continues to bring immense joy to the film Industry, theatre owners and audiences and received humongous response from audiences globally and collects Rs. 60 GBOC on Day 2 (Day 1 75 cr + Day 2 85 cr ). "'Brahmastra Part One: Shiva' is a big screen experience of all time and a complete family entertainer with action, romance, drama and grand VFX for all age groups," the makers said in a note. Directed by Ayan ...

From Sita Ramam to Thor 4, here's what you can watch on OTT this weekend

Weekend OTT Watch, 9 to 11 Sept: With the weekend knocking on your doors, more movies and web series are released on OTT platforms. Read this article to know the best movies to watch from 9 to 11 Sept

Cinemas rest on Ranbir-Alia starrer Brahmastra to tip scales for Bollywood

Three big releases - Aamir Khan's Laal Singh Chaddha, Kapoor's Shamshera and Akshay Kumar's Raksha Bandhan - in July-August had a collective budget of Rs 490 crore

Google Doodle: Music maestro Dr Bhupen Hazarika 96th birth anniversary

Google Doodle celebrates the music maestro Dr. Bhupen Hazarika's 96th birthday. Read this detailed report on who he was. What is he famous for and what makes him relevant

Brand Aamir struggles amid Laal Singh Chaddha's tepid box office collection

Bollywood lead losing Midas touch, even as overseas markets shore up Laal Singh Chaddha's collections to nearly Rs 130 cr