Karan Johar

Wrong to categorise commercial films as theatrical releases: Karan Johar

Filmmaker Karan Johar says he doesn't believe in the common perception among storytellers that commercial films are meant for theatrical release and art-house films are ideal for digital platforms. Johar was speaking at the trailer launch of his upcoming production Govinda Naam Mera, which is slated to be released on the streaming platform Disney+ Hotstar on December 16. "This divide, I think we have created ourselves... that commercial films are theatrical and that alternate or slightly off-the-cuff films for digital (release). "We thought Disney+ Hotstar is a wide platform and the film can reach many more houses. I believe this mainstream masala twisted entertainer ('Govinda...') has got a beautiful house. So, there are no second thoughts, the producer told reporters on Sunday night here. Starring Vicky Kaushal, Bhumi Pednekar and Kiara Advani, "Govinda Naam Mera" is a comedy crime-thriller that tells the tale of an underdog. It is directed by Shashank Khaitan. The film is yet .

Karan Johar deactivates Twitter account 'to make way for positive energies'

Filmmaker Karan Johar on Monday said he is bidding adieu to microblogging site Twitter to make way for "positive energies only". The 50-year-old director, often subjected to abuse and trolling on social media, announced his departure from the platform in a tweet. "Making space for more positive energies only and this is step one towards that. Goodbye Twitter!" Johar said. Hours after the announcement, his Twitter account was deactivated and the page displayed the message: 'This account doesn't exist'. The filmmaker, known for helming "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai", "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham", and "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil", had 17.2 million followers on Twitter. He continues to be active on Facebook and Instagram. Johar's next directorial venture "Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani" will arrive next February. He recently wrapped the seventh season of his celebrity talk show "Koffee With Karan".

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

Mumbai Police arrest actor, film critic KRK over 'defamatory' tweet

The Mumbai Police have arrested actor and film critic Kamal Rashid Khan, popularly known as KRK, in connection with an alleged defamatory tweet posted by him, an official said on Tuesday. Khan was nabbed from the Mumbai airport late Monday night after he arrived from Dubai, the official from Malad police station said. The police did not reveal details of the tweet. The official said a look out circular had earlier been issued against him. An FIR was also registered against him in 2020 under various Indian Penal Code sections including 153 (wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot) and 500 (punishment for defamation), and provisions of the Information Technology Act, he said. The city police came to know about his arrival on Monday and immediately arrested him, the official said. In 2016, Khan had claimed that he was paid to tweet in favour of a movie of filmmaker Karan Johar.

300+ original shows in local languages lined up on top OTT platforms

A spokesperson for Amazon Prime said it has announced 42 original titles which will be on the platform in the next two years

The new talent agency: A good time to seek fame and fortune online

As the nature of content and creativity is changing, it is forcing traditional talent agencies to evolve and also spawning a whole new variety of them

Karan Johar slams reports calling his house a Covid hotspot, tests negative

Johar took to Instagram and said no one in his family has contracted the virus

Karan Johar, Yuvraj Singh invest in consumer tech firm Nothing

The London-based company, which is backed by Indian entrepreneur Kunal Shah, was co-founded by OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei

India's most beautiful, most respected, most versatile celebrities in pics

The Indian Institute of Human Brands (IIHB), led by adman Sandeep Goyal, on Tuesday, released findings of its TIARA Research report, billed as a comprehensive study of Indian celebrities

Rhea Chakraborty threatened Sushant, took cash and jewellery: Father in FIR

Actor's family accuses Rhea Chakraborty, the actor's former girlfriend, of harassing him

Bollywood's biggest bane isn't nepotism

Isn't nepotism - or favouritism, if you will - a reality in every industry, every walk of life, and every line of work?

Karan Johar to Rohit Shetty, big film producers say no to OTT release

Sources say the top four multiplex chains in the country - PVR, Inox, Cinepolis, and Carnival - are asking big producers to wait rather than rush to release their films on OTT platforms.

Ball wasn't in my court: Pandya on his remarks in Koffee with Karan

Pandya, along with teammate K L Rahul, drew a lot of flak after their loose talk on women on 'Koffee with Karan' went viral, prompting the BCCI to suspend them

The power of Indian storytelling

The global market for content created by large platforms has liberated Indian creators

Netflix inks deal with Karan Johar to create diverse content across genres

Johar, who first collaborated with Netflix on the 2018 anthology film "Lust Stories", is also directing "Ghost Stories" and producing "Guilty" for Netflix

New season of 'Koffee With Karan' to premiere on October 21

Karan Johar had earlier teased that the show will return with a bang

ADHM Truce: Raj Thackeray asks producers to pay Rs 5 cr for casting Pak artistes

Karan Johar met MNS chief Raj Thackeray and CM Devendra Fadnavis on Oct 22 to discuss the release of his upcoming movie

Why the Home Minister's assurance may help Karan Johar's business

Johar's promise to not entertain Pakistani artistes anymore is rooted more in concerns about the future of his loss-making movie business than in placating ultra-nationalists