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22 Sep

Tom Holland’s On-Set Mishap Puts ‘Brand New Day’ Filming on Hold

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On Friday, British actor Tom Holland sustained a mild concussion while filming the upcoming Marvel film 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' in the United Kingdom. As a precaution, Holland took a several-day vacation from filming after suffering a minor injury. No additional people were injured in the incident. Holland suffered a mild concussion on Friday during filming an action sequence for the film. The actor will leave the scene for a few days to recover. The exact cause of the injury is unknown, however no other cast or crew members were injured. Despite his injuries, Holland appeared in public on Saturday,…

20 Sep

Final Dive: Video Shows Zubeen Garg Moments Before Scuba Accident

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Zubeen Garg, an Assamese singer, died at the age of 52 after a scuba diving accident in Singapore. A video of him donning a life jacket just before the tragedy has gone viral online. A day after Assamese singer Zubeen Garg died in Singapore, a video of him wearing a life jacket before the accident went viral. The 52-year-old was scuba diving when the deadly event happened. The footage published by India Today NE depicts Garg's final moments before his untimely demise. In the video, the singer is seen fixing a life jacket before jumping into the sea for a…

17 Sep

Jeethu Joseph Proves That Brilliance Lies in the Blueprint

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In today's world, directing 18 films in 18 years, let alone in many languages, is a significant accomplishment. Jeethu Joseph, the director of Mirage and Drishyam, has rarely failed. My memories of picking my brain off the floor after viewing the climax of the whodunit murder mystery Detective (2007) remain clear in my mind. Not only did the identity of the murderer feel unique and out of the box, but the movie also demonstrated the latent potential of locked-room/impossible crime mysteries, which were uncommon in Malayalam film at the time. The director's name, however, was unfamiliar, but it easily engraved…

09 Sep

One of the Harry Potter characters Tom Felton refers to Pratik Gandhi as his brother in a post that praises him

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A post dedicated to 'Scam 1997' actor Pratik Gandhi was shared by Harry Potter star Tom Felton. They collaborated on the upcoming series "Gandhi," which was directed by Hansal Mehta. Actor Pratik Gandhi was honored on Instagram by Tom Felton, who is most recognized for his role as Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter. At the 50th Toronto International Film Festival, the two attended the world premiere of their upcoming series, Gandhi. On the red carpet, the pair also produced a unique scene that made the fans and paparazzi giggle. Pratik was advised to strike a serious pose by Tom during…

11 Jul

‘KD – The Devil’ teaser launched in Mumbai; Dutt shares affection for the team

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Actor Sanjay Dutt, who has recently participated in several pan-India projects, is preparing for a busy 2025 with more than three high-profile films in the works. Two of these, "The Raja Saab," starring Prabhas, and "Dhurandhar," featuring Ranveer Singh, are slated to debut in theaters on the same day. The actor voiced his concern when asked about the possible box office conflict, saying he hopes the movies don't come out on the same day. Dutt talked about the possible box office conflict between the two films during the trailer premiere event for his next Kannada movie, "KD – The Devil."…

01 Jul

Shoot Chaos: Tollywood Technicians Refuse Work With Anirban Bhattacharya

Purbalee DuttaEntertainment, Kolkata, West Bengal

Anirban Bhattacharya, is a very well-known actor-director, but unfortunately enough and currently is involved in a developing disagreement with film technicians in Tollywood, which has resulted in recurrent delays to the filming of his music videos. The Federation of Cine Technicians and Workers of Eastern India has allegedly threatened "lifelong non-cooperation" against people, including Bhattacharya, who have sued the Federation in the Calcutta High Court. The growing tensions reached a peak on Monday, when Bhattacharya convened a news conference at Yogesh Mime Academy at midday. He highlighted the fact that shooting for his music video did get halted since he…

14 Jun

Photos from Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen’s wedding have gone popular online

Banasree SarkarEntertainment

NFL quarterback Josh Allen and Sinners star Hailee Steinfeld wedded vows in a lovely wedding in California. Fans have been raving about the couple's chemistry and Hailee's bridesmaid appearance in their adorable wedding pictures. Josh couldn't take his hands off his bride, and Hailee looked lovely in a white wedding gown in pictures posted by wedding photographer Jose Villa. The newlyweds are shown going hand in hand down the aisle while guests applaud them in one photo, while another shows the couple raising a champagne toast. Hailee adds to the day's fairytale magic by giving Josh a tender peck on…

15 May

For a biopic on Dadasaheb Phalke, Rajkumar Hirani and Aamir Khan reunite

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The producers announced on Thursday that Bollywood star Aamir Khan and filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani will once more work together on a biopic on the Father of Indian Cinema, Dadasaheb Phalke. Following "3 Idiots" (2009) and "PK" (2014), this feature film will be the third collaboration between Khan and Hirani. A press announcement states that the actor will begin training for the part following the release of his most recent film, "Sitaare Zameen Par," and that filming on the as-yet-untitled project would start in October. In Indian film, Dadasaheb Phalke—real name Dhundiraj Govind Phalke—was a pioneer. India's first motion picture is…

30 Jan

Andrew Scott Stars in Sam Fender’s Latest Music Video

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Renowned actor Andrew Scott, known for his roles in "Fleabag," "Sherlock," and "Ripley," has taken center stage in UK pop star Sam Fender's newest music video for the single "People Watching," released on Wednesday. The video begins with Scott's character awakening on the street, lighting a cigarette, and embarking on a journey across various U.S. cities. Throughout his travels, he engages with diverse individuals, sharing moments of connection and dance. The narrative culminates with Scott's character returning home, where poignant memories of his mother resurface. Fans have expressed enthusiasm over this collaboration, with comments highlighting the seamless blend of Scott's…

24 Dec

The residential building of Singer Shaan experiences a massive fire

Banasree SarkarEntertainment, LatestShaan

Mumbai had two large fires on Monday, burning numerous warehouses and badly injuring an elderly woman. Neither incident resulted in any reported fatalities. Famous playback singer Shaan resides on the eleventh floor of Fortune Enclave, a residential complex in Bandra West, where a huge fire started on the seventh floor. He has not made an official statement and his presence at the scene was not verified. Following the event, an 80-year-old woman who was having trouble breathing was pulled off the premises. Hospital officials said she is in critical condition after being admitted to a private hospital. Ten vehicles were…