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They are getting the gang back together or the Housefull cast and we have a sneak peek. Akshay Kumar has given fans a first look at the star-studded cast of the highly anticipated comedy, Housefull 5. The actor shared a photo from the film’s set, showcasing himself with the other cast members Jacqueline Fernandez, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, and Dino Morea.

Akshay captioned the image with, “Just another day with this incredible cast. Housefull of actors, one cruise, and endless stories to tell!” The fun-filled snapshot captured the playful energy fans have come to expect from the Housefull franchise. While Akshay, Riteish, Dino, and Abhishek opted for casual looks, Jacqueline stunned in an all-black ensemble.

Housefull 5 has been generating buzz for months, especially with the announcement of its stellar lineup. Producer Sajid Nadiadwala has confirmed the inclusion of leading actresses Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Sonam Bajwa, Chitrangda Singh,...

After the success of Housefull 4, producer Sajid Nadiadwala teams up with Akshay Kumar once again for the much-anticipated Housefull 5, directed by Tarun Mansukhani. Akshay Kumar and Fardeen Khan will share the screen after 17 years, last appearing together in Heyy Babyy. The pre-production for Housefull 5 is in full swing, with a start-to-finish schedule set to begin in late August. Filming will take place in London and on an actual cruise.

Nadiadwala has confirmed a star-studded cast that includes Riteish Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, and Nana Patekar alongside Akshay Kumar. The casting process is still ongoing, with Fardeen Khan confirmed to play a pivotal role, according to Pinkvilla sources.

A source close to the development revealed, “After Heyy Babyy, the trio of Akshay Kumar, Fardeen Khan, and Sajid Nadiadwala is reuniting for Housefull 5. Fardeen is excited to work with Akshay again after their upcoming release, Khel Khel Mein.

As Sanjay Dutt celebrated his 65th birthday on Monday, heartfelt wishes and tributes poured in from all quarters. One particularly touching tribute came from veteran actress Saira Banu, who shared a special post featuring her late husband, the legendary actor Dilip Kumar. Taking to Instagram Story, Saira Banu posted an old photograph of Dilip Kumar with a young Sanjay Dutt and accompanied it with a heartwarming message.

Saira Banu wrote, “@duttsanjay has always been like a family to me. My entire family, starting from Ammaji to Aapaji, to Sahib, and to me, we’ve watched him grow from a tiny toddler into the remarkable person he is today.” She also reminisced about fond memories with Sanjay and his late mother, Nargis Dutt. Saira recalled how Nargis would bring Sanjay to their house for functions, and he would adorably declare, “Main Shaila Banu se shaadi karunga” in his cute little voice.

Sajid Nadiadwala is an Indian filmmaker who has been involved in a variety of successful movies over the years . Here are some of the highlights from his filmography and information on his upcoming projects

Filmography Highlights:

Zulm Ki Hukumat (1992) – Sajid Nadiadwala’s first film, starring Dharmendra and Govinda. Waqt Hamara Hai (1993) – Nadiadwala’s second film, starring Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty. Jeet (1996) – A huge hit starring Salman Khan and Sunny Deol. Judwaa (1997) – A cult classic starring Salman Khan in a double role. Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega (2000) – A romantic comedy starring Salman Khan, Rani Mukherjee, and Preity Zinta. Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) – A romantic comedy starring Akshay Kumar, Priyanka Chopra, and Salman Khan. Heyy Babyy (2007) – A comedy starring Akshay Kumar. Kambakkht Ishq (2009) – An action-romance starring Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor. Housefull (2010) – A comedy starring Akshay Kumar, Ritesh Deshmukh, Deepika Padukone, and Lara Dutta. Anjaana Anjaani (2010) – A romantic drama starring Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra.

Sajid Nadiadwala’s much awaited Housefull 5 had added two prominent new entrants to the cast: Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar, bringing them together again after their iconic roles as Majnu Bhai and Uday Shetty in Firoz Nadiadwala’s Welcome film series.

PeepingMoon.com has exclusively learned that Anil Kapoor will not be a part of Housefull 5 anymore. He has reportedly walked out of the project after his dates couldn’t match the film’s planned production timeline. “After determining the availability of all the main actors, the makers decided to begin filming Housefull 5 in August. While this schedule worked for everyone else, it did not align with Anil’s dairy. He will be shooting for Yrf’s female spy thriller with Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, and Bobby Deol during that period. Anil graciously left the film, hoping to work with Sajid Nadiadwala on another project soon,” a source close to the development told us.

As anticipation builds for the latest installment of the beloved “Housefull” film series, fans are eagerly awaiting the return of their favorite comedic ensemble. Known for its end-to-end laughter, the franchise has garnered a devoted following across all age groups.

In a recent announcement, producer Sajid Nadiadwala revealed that Abhishek Bachchan would be rejoining the star-studded cast for “Housefull 5.” Scheduled to begin filming in the UK in August, this installment promises another uproarious adventure.

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A Perfect Blend of Comedy

With Abhishek Bachchan’s impeccable comic timing set to complement Akshay Kumar’s flair, audiences can expect an abundance of laughter and entertainment. Nadiadwala expressed his excitement, emphasizing Abhishek’s dedication and comedic prowess.

Abhishek shared his enthusiasm for returning to the “Housefull” family, citing the franchise as one of his favorites. He looks forward to reuniting with...

Housefull 5: Abhishek Bachchan Opens Up About How He Feels About Coming Back. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Sajid Nadiadwala’s film Housefull 5 is being developed, and the filming will start soon. It is being developed under the Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment production house, and they have recently announced that Abhishek Bachchan will return for the fifth installment. Besides Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh, Chunky Pandey will also return for the movie. Keep scrolling for more information.

The movie in this franchise was released in 2010 and was directed by Sajid Khan. Sajid also directed the second installment. Director duo Sajid-Farhad [Sajid Samji and Farhad Samji] directed the third installment, while Farhad donned the director’s hat for the fourth one. Akshay and Riteish have been part of the films constantly throughout four films.

According to News 18’s report, Housefull 5 will feature Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar, and Chunky Pandey in crucial...

Sajid Nadiadwala, the mastermind behind the uproarious Housefull franchise, has once again sparked excitement among fans with the announcement of Abhishek Bachchan joining the ensemble cast for Housefull 5. Scheduled to commence filming in the UK in August 2024, this latest installment promises to deliver yet another riotous adventure, amplified by Bachchan’s impeccable comedic timing.

Expressing his enthusiasm, Nadiadwala remarked, “I am thrilled to bring back Abhishek to the Housefull franchise. His dedication, comic timing, and sincerity will only elevate our film.” Indeed, Bachchan’s return to the series is welcomed with open arms, as he shares, “Housefull holds a special place among my favorite comedy franchises, and returning to it feels like stepping back into a familiar and cherished space..”

The camaraderie between Nadiadwala and Bachchan is palpable, with the latter expressing his pleasure in working with the acclaimed producer once again. “It’s always been a great pleasure to work with Sajid Nadiadwala,...

Mumbai, May 6 (Ians) Abhishek Bachchan has joined the cast of the fifth instalment of the ‘Housefull’ franchise, starring Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh.

The actor, who featured in the third part of the film, says coming back feels like returning home.

Abhishek shared: “Housefull is one of my favourite comedy franchises, and coming back feels like returning home. It’s always been a great pleasure to work with Sajid Nadiadwala. I am looking forward to having mad fun on the sets with my fellow actors, Akshay and Riteish.”

“I’m also so excited to collaborate again with my dear friend Tarun Mansukhani. I’m really looking forward to working with him again after ‘Dostana’. This is going to be a lot of fun,” he said.

Producer Sajid announced Abhishek’s return. Filming is scheduled to start in the UK from August 2024.

Sajid added: “I am thrilled to bring back Abhishek to the ‘Housefull’ franchise.

The Return

Actor Abhishek Bachchan (“Ghoomer”) is returning to producer Sajid Nadiadwala’s “Housefull” film franchise, one of the biggest hit Bollywood comedy film series of all time. The franchise began in 2010 with “Housefull” (2010) with sequels following in 2012, 2016 and 2019. Bachchan was one of the stars of “Housefull 3,” where he played wannabe rapper Bunty who circumstances force to pretend to be differently abled.

“Housefull 5,” directed by Tarun Mansukhani will be shot on a cruise liner with Akshay Kumar, Ritesh Deshmukh and Bachchan leading a star-studded cast. Nadiadwala produces for his Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment banner. Production is due to commence in the U.K. in August with the film scheduled to release worldwide on June 6, 2025. The film is part of Nadiadwala’s $120 million investment in U.K.-based projects featuring Bollywood A-listers.

Nadiadwala said: “I am thrilled to bring back Abhishek to the ‘Housefull’ franchise. His dedication, comic time, and...

Get ready because a new installment of the comedy Housefull movie franchise is in the works! Yes, ‘Housefull 5’, starring megastar Akshay Kumar, hits theatres on 6 June 2025.

Akshay Kumar, in a social media announcement, teased, “5 times the entertainment is on its way! See you in cinemas on 6th June 2025.”

Producer Sajid Nadiadwala also released an official statement expressing gratitude to the audience for the franchise’s monumental success and hinted at the cinematic spectacle awaiting fans in the upcoming instalment. The statement read, “The Housefull franchise owes its massive success to the audiences, and we hope for a similar reception for Housefull 5. The team has crafted an absolutely mind-blowing story that demands top-notch VFX.” On a closing note, the statement added, ‘Therefore, we’ve made the decision to push the release to ensure we deliver five times the entertainment with great cinematic experience. Housefull 5 will now be releasing on 6th June 2025.’

The film,...

As the Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham and Priyanka Chopra-starrer romantic comedy ‘Dostana’ has marked 15 years of its release on Tuesday, megastar Amitabh Bachchan lauded his son Abhishek, saying what a variety he delivers in each and every film.

The 2008 film ‘Dostana’ is directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Dharma Productions.

The film revolves around the story of two men who pretend to be gay to share an apartment with a girl, eventually, both fall in love with her.

Abhishek plays the role of Sameer Malhotra, John as Kunal Chauhan, while Priyanka is seen as Neha Melwani.

The flick also stars Bobby Deol, Kirron Kher, Boman Irani in pivotal roles.

Shilpa Shetty is seen in the dance number ‘Shut Up & Bounce’.

Now, on the 15 years of the release of the movie, Big B took to X (formerly Twitter) and shared a post by Abhishek Bachchan’s fan club page.

As the Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham and Priyanka Chopra-starrer romantic comedy ‘Dostana’ has marked 15 years of its release on Tuesday, megastar Amitabh Bachchan lauded his son Abhishek, saying what a variety he delivers in each and every film.

The 2008 film ‘Dostana’ is directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Dharma Productions.

The film revolves around the story of two men who pretend to be gay to share an apartment with a girl, eventually, both fall in love with her.

Abhishek plays the role of Sameer Malhotra, John as Kunal Chauhan, while Priyanka is seen as Neha Melwani.

The flick also stars Bobby Deol, Kirron Kher, Boman Irani in pivotal roles.

Shilpa Shetty is seen in the dance number ‘Shut Up & Bounce’.

Now, on the 15 years of the release of the movie, Big B took to X (formerly Twitter) and shared a post by Abhishek Bachchan’s fan club page.

Bollywood producer Sajid Nadiadwala is investing INR10 billion ($121 million) in U.K.-based projects featuring industry A-listers.

Coming up is “Housefull 5,” the latest instalment in the blockbuster comedy franchise starring Akshay Kumar (“Omg 2”) and Riteish Deshmukh (“Ved”), directed by Tarun Mansukhani (“Dostana”). Like the previous four films, “Housefull 5” will be filmed in the U.K. The film is budgeted at $48 million and will be produced under the producer’s Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment banner. The previous four films released in 2010, 2012, 2016 and 2019 respectively and together grossed $118 million.

The banner’s sports drama “Chandu Champion,” starring Kartik Aaryan (“Satyaprem Ki Katha”) and directed and co-produced by Kabir Khan (“83”), recently wrapped a month-long shooting schedule in the U.K. A portion of Nadiadwala’s “Chhichhore,” directed by Nitesh Tiwari (“Dangal”), was shot in the U.K. The producer’s “Judwaa 2” and “’83” were also shot in the U.K.

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Get ready to celebrate Diwali 2024 with five times the laughter! Bollywood’s biggest comedy franchise – ‘Housefull’ is set to bring its 5th installation on Diwali next year! The powerhouse producer who has given us many blockbuster films, Sajid Nadiadwala has big news for all the ‘Housefull’ franchise fans.

Housefull is all set to come with its next instalment making it the first-ever franchise film in Indian cinema to have 5 instalments.

Sharing the news, Akshay Kumar, officially launched the poster announcing the release date of the film creating waves of anticipation among the fans.

Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, Housefull 5 is all set to sparkle your Diwali in 2024 with a promise of a roller-coaster ride of fun, entertainment, and comedy that will leave you in stitches.

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Joining Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh there will also be a boast of the star-studded cast.

As John Abraham, Abhishek Bachchan, and Priyanka Chopra-starrer movie ‘Dostana’ is about to complete 14 years, celebrity fitness trainer Prashant Mistry recalls working with John and how he was particular about his diet and daily exercises.

He says: “I loved his passion and enjoyed working with John as he would work out religiously and was very punctual. I trained him for six months to reach the desired results for the screen.”

Directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Dharma Productions, ‘Dostana’, is a 2008 romantic comedy featuring Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham, and Priyanka Chopra in the lead roles. It is the story of two friends portrayed by John and Abhishek, who pretend to be gay in the movie to share a flat with the on-screen character Priyanka Chopra. The movie was released on November 14, 2008.

Prashant is known for training Mandira Bedi, Sarah Jane Dias, and Aditya Pancholi’s daughter Sana Pancholi.

Y-a-w-n. We're back to the same old circus - Bollywood wants to make a "Hollywood thriller" yet again, and this time they have raided Netflix for release space.

Stream and scream away if you have the patience, for this one's dumbly rehashing the "Fast and Furious" flavour, cocktailed with tricks that reveal the hangover of assorted Hollywood hits, notably "Ocean's Eleven". For whatever remaining runtime they had to fill up, the "Dhoom" formula is stuffed in (which itself never looked very original in the first pace).

It doesn't take 10 minutes into the film for the awful question to hammer your brain: Why was "Drive" made at all in the first place? If it had to be made, why did Netflix have to pick this up? The film, with all its supercars and sizzle, is like a ramshackle ride on four wheels that struggles to keep moving.

Okay, we don't expect...

Dharma Productions Tarun Mansukhani directed Drive?s ?first song, ?Prem Pujari? ?is an Amartya Bobo Rahut composed, Siddhant Kaushal penned festive party. Amit Mishra, Akasa Singh, Dev Arijit and the composer lend their voices to the number.

Featuring Sushant Singh Rajput, looking cool in an all silver embellished ?sherwani? and Jacqueline Fernandez looking super hot in ?silver embellished ?saree with golden-silver matching theme of the support dancers, it?s a typical Dharma Productions Punjabi wedding number with fun and humour thrown in good measure.?...

Actress Jacqueline Fernandez was unwell while shooting for "Karma" song of her forthcoming film "Drive".

In fact, Jacqueline fainted while shooting for "Karma" on the sets of the Netflix project, which also stars Sushant Singh Rajput.

Also Read:?Sushant Singh Rajput and Jacqueline Fernandez's Netflix film?gets a release date

"At the time I was right in the middle of shooting for a lot of projects. I had an injured leg and I had to fit in all these rehearsals which required me to dance in pretty high heels, and my knees both went for a toss," Jacqueline said.

Jacqueline was shooting for the action sequence and preparing for the dance number simultaneously and the busy schedule took a toll on her health.

While shooting for "Karma", Jacqueline had to perform some stunts and also dance on the high paced song despite being ill. She performed each and every step with ease.

Actor Sushant Singh Rajput and Jacqueline Fernandes starrer heist film "Drive" will release on November 1 on the digital platform Netflix.

The streaming portal announced the launch date for "Drive" on Friday. It is directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Dharma Productions.

Also Read:?Sushant's Chhichhore on way to success, Prabhas's Saaho is a hit!

The film's first song "Makhna" was launched on Friday, it has been shot in the beautiful locales of Israel. The film also stars Boman Irani, Pankaj Tripathi, and Vibha Chibber.

In an interview with Ians earlier, Sushant had said: "When you are going to watch the film, you would not know what is going to happen next."

This is the first time Sushant and Jacqueline will be seen sharing screen space together.

Actors Sushant Singh Rajput and Jaqueline Fernandez starrer "Drive" will soon have a digital release on streaming giant Netflix.

Filmmaker Karan Johar, who is producing the film under his banner Dharma Productions, took to Twitter on Friday to make the announcement.

Also Read:?Karan Johar announces the release of his upcoming film

"Shifting into high gear with #Drive! Coming onto your #Netflix screens soon," Karan tweeted.

Jacqueline wrote: "Get out your sunnies, we're bringing the heat... #Drive coming soon on @NetflixIndia."

The action thriller film is directed by Tarun Mansukhani.

"So Excited! We will be parking into your #Netflix screens soon! #Drive," said Mansukhani.

In an interview with Ians earlier, Sushant had said about the film: "That's a heist film. When you are going to watch the film, you would not know what is going to happen next."...

Karan Johar has confirmed that debutant Lakshya will be joining actors Kartik Aaryan and Janhvi Kapoor in the second instalment of "Dostana 2". The filmmaker said the newbie has no Bollywood backings and went through a legit audition process.

Karan on Thursday morning announced the new addition to the "Dostana 2" family on Twitter with a photograph of Lakshya.

"Both happy and excited to introduce the new kid on the Dharma block! Lakshya will be making his debut with us in 'Dostana 2' and from thereon, we hope to start a solid cinematic journey together! Please welcome Lakshya and shower him with all your love and blessings," Karan tweeted.

He then said that Lakshya has no Bollywood backings and was selected for the film through an audition.

"Yes, I woke up to several inquiries asking about his film industry connections! He is not from the business and went through a legit audition process!

Bollywood actor Boman Irani will be felicitated at the 17th Bollywood Festival in Norway, for his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.

"It is an honour to be awarded for my work at the 17th Bollywood Festival Norway. I am thankful to everyone who has loved my work over the years and has contributed to my success. I am also looking forward to having an interaction with the audience," the 59-year-old actor said.

The actor, who is known for his performance in movies like the Munnabhai series and "3 Idiots" among others, will participate in an interactive session with over 1,000 cinemagoers. The event is scheduled to take place on September 6 in Oslo.

On the work front, Boman has quite a few films coming up, including Tarun Mansukhani's "Drive", "Housefull 4", and Kabir Khan's "83".

--Ians

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It is known that Sushant Singh Rajput and Jacqueline Fernandez are coming together for Tarun Mansukhani’s upcoming action-drama, Drive. The two actors along with the crew have headed to Israel to shoot a song sequence. But, before the shoot begins, Jacqueline Fernandez decided to visit some places with the crew. She went to Jerusalem andRead More

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We have a very exciting film announcement! There’s a new Tarun Manusukhani (Dostana) film coming to theaters! Titled Drive, the action packed Karan Johan produced film, stars Sushant Singh Rajput and Jacqueline Fernandez.

Both stars say it is going to be a thrilling ride. The teaser poster certainly makes us want to know much more about the fast paced story and what we will see when Drive hits the big screen

The film, apparently a part of a series, began filming in March of this year

7 years 345 days later… am back on set!!!! https://t.co/xPKIFHV939

— Tarun Mansukhani (@Tarunmansukhani) March 1, 2017

Check out these other sneak peeks from the director

This is what "getting out of bed" means for team #Drive

Any guesses of which beauty lies under the cover? pic.twitter.com/8SCZovuYYa

— Tarun Mansukhani (@Tarunmansukhani) June 17, 2017

Took a #Drive down history lane today!! ❤ pic.twitter.com/tSW...

The gorgeous Jacqueline Fernandez is one busy lady this year. While on one hand, she has the Raj and Dk’s action thriller A Gentleman with Sidharth Malhotra, on the other hand, she has the Varun Dhawan starrer Judwaa 2 and Tarun Mansukhani’s Drive, in which she has been paired opposite Sushant Singh. Speaking about Tarun Mansukhani’s Drive, Jacqueline FernandezRead More

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The audience always wants to see fresh pair create magic with their chemistry on big screen. One of the newest pairs to share screen space will be Jacqueline Fernandez and Sushant Singh Rajput in Karan Johar’s next production titled Drive. The film is being helmed by Dostana director, Tarun Mansukhani. It has only been fewRead More

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A few weeks ago, we saw how Kangana Ranaut called Karan Johar as the flag-bearer of nepotism on his popular chat show Koffee with Karan 5. She called him snooty and intolerant towards industry outsiders who try hard to make a fortune for themselves. She even accused him of running a movie mafia, favoring his known associates. While, Karan stayed mum over the entire episode, the anguish that the filmmaker had reserved in his heart and mind, has now come out in public like an open wound. I don’t think she has understood the entire meaning of the term nepotism Responding to Kangana's nepotism remark, Karan Johar, in a recent interview, said, "She was my guest and I had to hear what she had to say. She has a right to have an opinion. When she says ‘Flag bearer of Nepotism’, I just want to say her, I am glad...

Although Jacqueline Fernandez is known to be a fitness enthusiast, not many are aware that she wakes up at 5 am come what may. “For me working out in the morning is a discipline that I follow. Irrespective of what time our work schedule demands us to work till; I make it a point to start my day by 5:00 am the next morning, as it is the only time I get to myself so it’s really important for me to meditate and visualize what I want for the day before me.. It keeps me focused and peaceful.,” says Jacqueline. The actor followed a healthy routine even when she was a child. “Being healthy and fit has been a part of my life since the beginning. Back in school, I was an athlete, and I was part of all the sports programmes. I was also the sports captain,” she says.

If Ranveer Singh's career benefited from all the mistakes that Ranbir Kapoor made then it seems Jacqueline Fernandez is a product of Katrina Kaif's mistakes. While Katrina was busy trying to build a life with Ranbir Kapoor, the other expatriate enchantress inched her way into the space created by Katrina.

A prominent producer who knows both the actresses well analyses, "Both the girls are very hard working, very professional, completely focused and ruthlessly ambitious. They also have a similar personality profile, you know firangi, non-Hindi speaking. So the roles that would have by right gone to Katrina, especially with Salman, went to Jacqueline."

Sajid Nadiadwala's Kick which was a turning point in Jacqueline's career was first offered to Katrina.

"But by then she was involved with Ranbir Kapoor. Salman and Katrina had mutually decided not to work together. Then Katrina also decided she won't work with Ranbir in Roy.

Actor-producer Sanjay Kapoor will be seen playing a pivotal role in Vikas Bahl's rom-com Shaandaar releasing soon. To be specific, the actor, for the first time plays the role of a Sindhi don named Harry Fundwani in this upcoming film about destination wedding. Considering that Sanjay is a Punjabi, obviously he required someone to train him with the nuances of the character, especially the language and filmmaker Tarun Mansukhani came to his rescue. Tarun helped Sanjay pull off his loveable and funny character of a Sindhi don wherein he helped him to get the right Sindhi dialect for his character. A source says, "Vikas Bahl had approached Tarun asking him if he could help Sanjay for his role of a Sindhi don. Vikas briefed the filmmaker about Sanjay's character and he was very excited to help Sanjay. The three sat for a couple of days and Tarun helped...

Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai at the Oscars Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai on the Academy Awards' Red Carpet Pictured above are Bollywood stars Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan arriving at the 2011 Academy Awards ceremony, which took place on Feb. 27 at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. Two years ago, an Anglo-Indian-American co-production, Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire became not only one of the season's biggest sleeper hits, but also the eventual Best Picture Oscar winner. Dev Patel and Freida Pinto starred. Curiously, some have complained that Slumdog Millionaire was just a less interesting rehash of higher-quality Bollywood musicals and dramas that have received relatively little play outside South Asian communities around the globe. Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai movies The son of Indian cinema legend Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan has been featured in nearly 50 films. Among them are: Dhoom (2004). Director: Sanjay Gadhvi. Cast: Abhishek Bachchan. Uday Chopra. John Abraham. Esha Deol.

With Elections results making headlines, the Ungli team is happy to have been a part in empowering people to practice their right to vote. Proving true to its theme, this Dharma Productions’ film has been making news for its offbeat and unique subject. As the movie revolves around 5 friends taking matters in their hands to change the system, the Ungli team started a campaign with the hashtag #VoteWaliUngli to promote the importance and need to vote, during the recent state elections.

With its strong digital presence, the film’s official handle held a contest around the importance of voting; it aimed at promoting people to send their ‘vote-selfies’. The contest was well promoted on all the official plug-ins of the film, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. On the day of Voting in Mumbai, people from the city were delivered flyers from the Ungli team, encouraging them to cast their vote.

Bollywood stars are increasingly becoming known not just for the films they star in, but also for the commercials which they appear in. Whether it’s soft drinks or beauty products, we’ve seen many of our favourite stars gracing our television screens to endorse something, in the hope that us consumers will go out and buy them. From Shah Rukh Khan donning a Tag Heur watch to Katrina Kaif flying with Etihad Airways, here are just some of BollySpice’s favourite commercials that have featured some of Bollywood’s major icons! Enjoy!

Deepika Padukone (Axis Bank) – Her recent rise to stardom has undoubtedly resulted in more corporations approaching her for endorsement deals. Check out this cool recently released commercial of Deepika Padukone promoting Axis Bank. We love it as it’s a nice illustration of the fact that fame shouldn’t let your relationship with friends change.

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After Hrithik-Suzanne and Anurag-Kalki, the latest celebrity couple to call it quits is Tarun Mansukhani and his wife Karuna. Apparently, the divorce that was on mutual consent came through on April 10, 2014.

Tarun confirmed the news on twitter after a tabloid reported the news, posting, "Yes. My wife and I have parted ways." Further lashing out at the tabloid's reporter, Mansukhani further posted, "However, contrary to the journalist's "source", our 'fights' have never been 'ugly'!! Far from it infact!! She has been my closest and best friend for 23 years... And continues to be so even today! Nothing has or will ever change that!! Thank you Karuna... For having been and continuing to be, such a wonderful part of my life!! Karuna says a big thank you to me too!! She also wants to kill the journalist for choosing such an awful picture of our 'happier times!!' So here's a better one instead!

World’s first film on in-line skating, upcoming Bollywood movie Hawaa Hawaai’ directed by Amole Gupte has been receiving tremendous response with its pre-release screenings. Celebrities and various renowned personalities have been batting for the upcoming film which is all set to inspire everyone to fulfil their dreams.

Some incredible reviews have been lining up, marking the path of success for Hawaa Hawaai’. Karan Johar tweeted, “Hawaa Hawaai is moving, motivating and magnificent….brilliantly performed and directed…makes you clap..cry and cheer…big Bravo to all”.

Talented actor Rajkummar Rao, appreciated the movie saying, “#Hawaa Hawaai such an honest and moving film. Saqib Saleem and Partho & the kids are marvellous in the film.”

The exclusive trailer from the movie has already touched the hearts of audiences and has definitely raised their expectations.

Aniruddha Guha, Film and Assistant Editor at Time Out tweeted, “It’s stunning, the performances Amole Gupte draws out from kids.

Anushka Sharma and Sidharth Malhotra will be the lead couple in Tarun Mansukhani’s next film. The director of Dostana is in charge of the Indian remake of French film Priceless (2006). According to the Hindustan Times, both actors have agreed to do the film, although the contract signing has not been done yet.

They are not the only ones involved in the project. The newspaper also reports that Karan Johar has come on board as a co-producer together with Siddharth Roy Kapur, managing director of the Walt Disney Company India.

The film (titled Hors de Prix in French), directed by Pierre Salvadori and starring Audrey Tautou and Gad Elmaleh in the lead roles, tells the story of a young gold digger who mistakenly woos a mild-mannered bartender thinking he’s a wealthy suitor.

Reports also claim that Alia Bhatt was initially considered for the film, but as the actress and...

Brand Ambassador Shah Rukh Khan along with Kunal Kohli, Punit Malhotra and Tarun Mansukhani were at the recent Tag Haeur event celebrating ‘The Golden Era of Carrera’ that launched the famed watchmaker’s new collection of golden Tag Heuer Carrera timepieces in Mumbai.

This new Carrera series by Tag Heuer is powered by the supremely accurate Calibre 5 automatic movement. Created for the true connoisseurs of luxury, this collection has options in 18 carat Gold for those who like bling and 18 carat Rose Gold for those who like to keep in subtle. With options of rose gold or gold with steel and leather straps, details are stunning in their sophistication: hand-applied Tag Heuer logo, indexes and date window.

The evening was all about celebrating the Art of Manufacturing and Creation, and given the long withstanding association that Tag Heuer has had with the world of glamour and movies, Indian Film directors who...

Mumbai, March 4: Superstar Shah Rukh Khan joined his Bollywood colleagues Mandira Bedi, Kunal Kohli, Tarun Mansukhani and Punit Malhotra to create his own 'selfie' moment a day after Hollywood chat show host Ellen DeGeneres's selfie shot at Oscars 2014.

A selfie is a self-clicked photograph.

Anchor-actress Mandira Bedi posted the Bollywood selfie on Twitter with the caption: "We had our own selfie moment."

Shah Rukh is the star attraction of the selfie, which was clicked during a bash thrown by luxury watch brand Tag Heuer, endorsed by King Khan.

The picture has received over 750 retweets and.

Deepika Padukone has been finalized for ‘Dostana 2’ but the delay in the film shoot may let Deepika walk out of the project making room for Katrina Kaif. Tarun Mansukhani wants Deepika Padukone for the sequel but the script of the movie is not yet ready and Deepika can’t wait for the film to begin anymore as her next film is on the line. The ‘Cocktail’ actress riding high on the success of ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’ and ‘Chennai Express’ or Katrina Kaif will replace Priyanka Chopra in the sequel. Karan Johar has approved a script and the film was expected to go on floor in November but now there has been a question mark. â...

Dharma Productions was established in 1976 by Yash Johar, Karan Johar’s father. In the last 37 years, the film company has become one of the most prominent players when it comes to putting Bollywood cinema on the world map.

KJo’s celluloid ventures — from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) to their latest blockbuster Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (currently enjoying a historic run) — have taken his father’s dream several notches higher. And Dharma’s module of functioning, like a full-fledged film studio, is something many have aspired to follow. But very few have managed it so far.

Says Karan, “Ours is a young company with tall achievements; all of it is my father’s blessings. While we have been growing from strength to strength in each of the last three decades, in the last six years alone, we’ve been able to achieve several milestones. And this is because we have the strongest reserve of filmmakers.

Kunal (John Abraham) and Sameer (Abhishek Bachchan) decide to play it gay to secure an apartment. However, the problem is that it’s not just the apartment that’s beautiful- their new flatmate Neha (Priyanka Chopra) is too. They both become smitten with Neha and fall head over heels in love with her. Neha begins to bond and become close to the ‘couple’ by sharing her problems and confiding in them. What Neha does not know is that she means more than a friend to both of them. Sameer’s mother accidently finds out that her son is gay, which initially shocks and upsets her. However, she accepts her ‘gay’ son and Kunal as his partner. Whilst the two guys are busy falling for Neha, she begins dating her boss, Abhi (Bobby Deol). To stop the relationship from going any further, Kunal and Sameer manipulate Abhi’s young son Veer...

Remember the colossal triumvirate of Ashok Kumar, Utpal Dutt and A. K. Hangal lusting after the comely Rati Agnihotri in Basu Chatterjee's 1982 comedy Shaukeen? The remake, to be directed by Rumi Jaffery will star Annu Kapoor, Paresh Rawal and Anupam Kher in the three roles. A hunt is on for the sexy young girl's part. Confirming these developments, the neo-Shaukeen director Rumi Jaffery says, "Yes, we've finalized Annu Kapoor, Paresh Rawal and Anupam Kher to play the three roles in Shaukeen. All three actors are National award winners and I can assure you, they won't allow audiences to miss those wonderful actors in the old Shaukeen." Rishi Kapoor was expected to play one of the three leery old men in the new Shaukeen. But his dates could not be worked out. Anupam gladly stepped into the role. Rumi says it was essential to get the right cast. "Otherwise...

There continues to be uncertainty around John Abraham and Abhishek Bachchan pairing up for the Hindi remake of Vettai. Though there were recent reports indicating that the Dostana pair had been signed for the film which would be directed by Abbas-Mustan, the fact remains that talks haven't even reached the signing stage yet.

"In fact leave aside signing, it is just an intent of interest which has been shown", informs a source, "It is being wrongly portrayed that the team is all set to get going. There is nothing confirmed yet. Yes, Abbas-Mustan would be doing the film but for John and Abhishek to come together for the film, there are still formalities pending."

While it is a given that the duo would be first coming together for Karan Johar and Tarun Mansukhani's Dostana 2, an announcement around which is still awaited, it would be a while before remake Vettai comes under the radar.

New Delhi, March 6: Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha, who features with her canine friend Bambi in a new video for PETA India, urges fans to adopt cats and dogs.

Sonakshi and People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India want all prospective animal guardians to adopt their animals from a shelter or take in a cat or dog from the streets. The video, directed by Tarun Mansukhani, goes on to say how important it is always to have cats and dogs spayed or neutered.

"Breeders, pet stores and people who don't sterilise their animals are responsible for all the animals who end up homeless. Every time someone buys a dog or cat.

The sequel to the 2008 hit Dostana is finally getting ready and will go on floor this year. Reportedly, some final detailing on the script is being done right now, but otherwise all is set for a late year start. John Abraham and Abhishek Bachchan have been asked to work their dates out post September.

Even though both the director and producer i-e Karan Johar and Tarun Mansukhani are not revealing any details, Abhishek Bachchan went on to talk about the film and confirmed that the film is going on floors this year. “Tarun, Karan, John and I had decided last year that this is the script we want to go ahead with.”

The script reportedly went through a lot of detailing and working before being finalised. “This is not about who is happy or unhappy with the script. Dostana was a big hit, and so it is obvious that the...

A few days ago, the media was abuzz with the news that Tarun Mansukhani's film, a sequel to the 2008 hit, Dostana had received the green signal. However, neither the maker nor the starcast had commented on the same. However, now the news is confirmed that the sequel is set to go on floor this year. As for the lead pair of John and Abhishek, the duo have been asked to work out their dates to shoot for the film post September. Confirming the development, Abhishek says that though they are still figuring out the schedules, the film is in the pre-production stage and will go on floor later this year. Talking about the lead actress, though Katrina's name was being thrown around in the past, it remains to be seen who finally gets locked for the film.

Filmmaker Karan Johar revealed that he is determined to make a sequel to his 2012 hit film Student Of The Year (Soty) and launch more new talent with it.

Karan Johar (@kjohar25) revealed on twitter, “For all those asking….definitely planning #SOTY2….Dharma plans to make it a franchise and launch new talent with it each time…..”

Though fans clamored for more, no other details including what the story might be were revealed!

Soty saw the launch of three newcomers – Sidharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan i. The movie did well and struck a chord with the young audience.

Karan Johar, who runs Dharma Productions, is one to promote new talent constantly. In the past, he has given a platform to directors like Karan Malhotra (Agneepath), Shakun Batra (Ek Main aur Ekk Tu), Ayan Mukherji (Wake Up Sid), Rensil D’Silva (Kurbaan), Tarun Mansukhani (Dostana), Siddhartha Malhotra (We Are Family...

It has been a great year for Karan Johar and Dharma Productions, as they released some of the biggest hits of the year like Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu, Agneepath and Student Of The Year. Karan is also back in his director’s chair with three newcomers – Sidharth Malhotra, Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt in Student Of The Year. The film was undoubtedly a success at the box office and Karan is overwhelmed with the response.

The last two years saw Dharma Productions in a complete different light, as they introduced varied genres of films. Karan has valiantly attempted to experiment across genres along with encouraging fresh talent. Karan Malhotra and Shakun Batra have stood by their producer’s expectations and have kept up the Dharma legacy by delivering successful films like Agneepath and Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu. Karan is known to have complete faith on his directors and...

Karan Johar has spoken about Tarun Mansukhani’s much awaited and delayed Dostana 2 during a recent visit to Britain.

Johar, who runs Dharma Productions, was reportedly unhappy with the way Dostana 2 was shaping up and reports suggested that the project was shelved.

Speaking to Bollywood reporter Sunny Malik about filming in the UK, the producer said: “Well, nothing has come up. Dostana 2 had but we are still structuring that.”

While Abhishek Bachchan told us that the sequel of the hit film also starring John Abraham will not be filmed in London locations, Karan confirmed the same: “It will not be shot in London anymore that is for sure. It is happening but it may not be in London at all. It depends on filmmaker to filmmaker and subject to subject and what brings us next here. Right now, there is no film on the cards. But you never know,...