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16 Dec

Silchar’s Susmit ‘Bob’ Nath Clinches Filmfare OTT Award for Best Sound Design

Sonakshi SarkarEntertainment

From Vivekananda Road in Silchar to the grand stage of Filmfare, Susmit ‘Bob’ Nath’s journey is one of perseverance and creative courage. Nath won the Filmfare OTT Award for Best Sound Design for the web series Stolen (2023) at a ceremony held in Mumbai on December 15. A tightly wound thriller starring Abhishek Banerjee, Stolen relies heavily on mood and atmosphere—elements Nath masterfully crafted through subtle sound layering, minimalistic scoring and powerful use of silence to intensify suspense. Nath’s love for sound began early. After studying at Silchar Collegiate School and GC College, he explored music through a local band.…

15 Dec

Ranveer Singh Leads the Charge as Dhurandhar Breaks the ₹550 Crore Barrier

Preeti SinghEntertainment

Filmmaker Aditya Dhar's espionage drama "Dhurandhar" has achieved significant success at the global box office, generating ₹552.70 crore worldwide within just 10 days, according to the producers' announcement in New Delhi on Monday. The Ranveer Singh-led movie, released on December 5, achieved significant box office success by earning ₹58.20 crore nett in India on its second Sunday, marking it as the biggest Sunday ever for a Hindi film. The film has earned ₹430.20 crore in India and ₹122.50 crore from overseas revenues. The film achieved a nett revenue of ₹218 crore in its opening week. In the second week, it…

13 Dec

Fan mixes up credit for Dhurandhar performance, Akshay Kumar turns it into a viral moment

Preeti SinghEntertainment

Akshaye Khanna's recent performance in Dhurandhar has garnered significant attention online, particularly due to his spontaneous dance to the Arabic song FA9LA, which fans discovered was an entirely improvised act. This surge of admiration for Khanna has led fans to revisit older footage, including a clip where Akshay Kumar openly commends Akshaye's talent. In a recent post on X, a fan shared a scene from Farah Khan's 2010 film Tees Maar Khan, featuring Akshay Kumar's character, who, masquerading as a filmmaker, approaches Akshaye Khanna for a part. The fan expressed gratitude by stating, "Thank you director saab, for giving the…

12 Dec

Street Fighter First Look: Vidyut Jammwal’s Shaved-Head Makeover Wins the Internet

editorEntertainment

The first look of Vidyut Jammwal as a mystic yogi in his Hollywood debut, Street Fighter, has created significant excitement online. The teaser trailer introduces Vidyut in a Dhalsim-inspired role, featuring a bald and brooding appearance that makes him nearly unrecognizable. Social media is buzzing with users praising his remarkable transformation. The teaser trailer for the film, which draws inspiration from the popular video game franchise, was unveiled at the 2025 Game Awards, featuring the cast in attendance. In addition to the trailer, the producers released the initial posters showcasing the film’s main characters. Vidyut presents a striking image with…

11 Dec

Netizens Baffled as Hrithik Roshan Softens Stance on Dhurandhar Within Hours

editorEntertainment

Actor Hrithik Roshan has released a second review of Aditya Dhar's film Dhurandhar shortly after his initial critique, where he expressed doubts regarding its political themes. In this latest review, he commended the performances of actors Raveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, and Rakesh Bedi. However, the internet remains puzzled by the contrasting opinions conveyed in his reviews. A few hours post-review, Hrithik praised the performances in the film Dhurandhar on X and Instagram. He expressed his admiration for director Aditya Dhar and actor Ranveer Singh, highlighting the latter's transformative journey from a silent to a fierce character and commending…

09 Dec

Farah Khan Steps In as Messenger as Akshaye Khanna’s Dhurandhar Scene Explodes Online

editorEntertainment

Farah Khan received widespread acclaim on the Internet for her recent revelation regarding her communication with Akshaye Khanna about the public interest surrounding his role in the film Dhurandhar. This insight highlights not only her connection with Khanna but also indicates the significance of audience reception in shaping a film's narrative and its actors' portrayals. The positive response underscores her efforts to keep Khanna informed and engaged with the buzz that his character generates, reflecting a collaborative spirit in the film industry. After captivating the audience with his performance in the film Chhaava, Akshaye Khanna returns to the screen portraying…

08 Dec

Three-Day Storm: Dhurandhar Emerges as Ranveer Singh’s Fastest Global Grosser

editorEntertainment

Dhurandhar, the spy drama featuring Ranveer Singh, has demonstrated significant box office success during its opening weekend. It achieved its highest single-day gross on Sunday, marking a 30% increase from Saturday and an impressive 55% jump compared to its opening day earnings. The film has garnered substantial appreciation from audiences. Dhurandhar generated a net income of ₹43 crore in India on Sunday, marking its most successful day to date. Internationally, the film garnered approximately $1.2 million, contributing to its strong overseas performance. By Sunday night, the domestic earnings reached ₹103 crore net (₹123.50 crore gross), successfully surpassing the ₹100 crore…

08 Dec

Post Malone to Perform in Guwahati Today as Delay in Zubeen Garg Death Report Sparks Controversy

Sonakshi SarkarEntertainment

Global rap star Post Malone is scheduled to perform in Khanapara, Guwahati, marking his second concert in India, a follow-up to his debut in Mumbai. The event is shadowed by a political controversy regarding the postponed inquiry report on the death of acclaimed Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, originally due today but now set for December 12. Critics claim that the concert serves as a distraction from this delay. In response, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma refuted these claims, asserting that Post Malone was invited before Garg's death and that there was no prior opposition to the concert. He argued…

05 Dec

Producers vs. Eros Clash: Court Ruling Forces Sudden Shutdown of Akhanda 2 Release

editorEntertainment

The release of Nandamuri Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2 was scheduled for Friday, 5 December, following extensive promotions. However, shortly before its release, it was postponed due to 'technical issues beyond our control', which may have been influenced by a court case involving the production house, 14 Reels Entertainment, and Eros. On the eve of the release of Akhanda 2, Eros International Media Limited announced that the Madras High Court issued an injunction against the film's release. According to a press statement from Eros, the injunction stems from an appeal related to Eros's long-standing arbitral award against 14 Reels Entertainment Private Limited,…

03 Dec

A Warm Embrace: Samantha Ruth Prabhu Welcomed With Grace by Her New Sister-in-Law

editorEntertainment

Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru surprised fans by getting married on December 1 in Coimbatore, receiving an outpouring of love and congratulations. Raj's sister, Sheetal, welcomed Samantha into the family with a heartfelt note and shared the first family portrait featuring the newlyweds. On Tuesday, Sheetal Nidimoru, Raj's sister, warmly welcomed Samantha into the Nidimoru family through an Instagram post. She shared a heartfelt note along with the first family picture featuring the newlyweds, Samantha and Raj. Sheetal reflected on the spiritually aligned and deeply meaningful nature of the day when Samantha officially joined the Nidimoru family,…