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LOVE, LAUGHTER & A BOX OFFICE GAMBLE
A family entertainer aims to hold its ground amid the dominance of high-voltage spectacle cinema. At a time when large-scale, high-adrenaline films like Dhurandhar are ruling the box office, actors Avinash Tiwary and Medha Shankr are placing their bets on Ginny Weds Sunny 2 , a film they believe will resonate with family audiences.A sequel to the 2020 romantic comedy Ginny Weds Sunny , originally starring Yami Gautam and Vikrant Massey, the upcoming instalment is written and

E2 Correspondent
Apr 213 min read


PATRALEKHAA CALLS OUT BODY SHAMING
Actor-producer Patralekhaa has spoken out against paparazzi pages for commenting on her appearance after she recently gave birth. The backlash came after she attended the premiere of her debut production venture Toaster with husband Rajkummar Rao, months after welcoming their daughter in November 2025. Pic Credit Patralekhaa Instagram Responding to the trolling, Patralekhaa shared a note on Instagram Stories, writing, “Pap pages! What’s happened to me is that I have just gi
Arpita Nayak
Apr 211 min read


AMANDA SEYFRIED TO VOICE CINDERELLA
Amanda Seyfried joins Netflix’s Steps , a fresh animated twist on Cinderella told from the perspective of her stepsisters. Pic Credit: Amanda Seyfried Instagram Amanda Seyfried is set to voice Cinderella in Netflix’s upcoming animated film Steps , expected to release in 2026. The film reimagines the classic tale by focusing on the lives of Cinderella’s stepsisters.The actor shared the update on Instagram, posting a picture of her character with the caption, “ 'STEPS' @netflix
Arpita Nayak
Apr 101 min read


SHAH RUKH KHAN ON RAAKA’S POSTER
Shah Rukh Khan shares excitement for the fantasy-action film 'Raaka' starring Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone. Pic Credit: Sun Pictures Instagram Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan expressed his enthusiasm for director Atlee's upcoming movie Raaka, sending best wishes to the cast and crew. Promoted as a massive fantasy-action spectacle, the project stars Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone in lead roles, their first on-screen pairing. Producers unveiled the title on Wednesday, coinci
Aditi Shankar
Apr 101 min read


ZENDAYA’S BRIDAL STYLE STREAK
Zendaya is keeping the wedding tradition alive while promoting The Drama with Robert Pattinson. The film, centered on a Boston couple whose wedding plans unravel after a dark twist, mirrors her recent fashion choices inspired by “something old, something new and something borrowed.” Pic Credit Zendaya Instagram In Los Angeles on March 17, she revisited “something old” by rewearing her off-the-shoulder Vivienne Westwood bridal gown from the 2015 Oscars. Stylist Law Roach summ
Arpita Nayak
Apr 31 min read


GABRIELLA DEMETRIADES DEFENDS ARJUN RAMPAL
South African model Gabriella Demetriades strongly defended her partner, actor Arjun Rampal, after author Shobhaa De criticised his recent “ Bharat Mata Ki Jai ” remark. Reacting to De’s column, Demetriades wrote, “This is outrageous,” expressing her disapproval of the criticism. Pic Credit : Gabriella Demetriades Instagram Rampal has been in the spotlight for his role as Major Iqbal in Dhurandhar: The Revenge , the sequel to Aditya Dhar’s 2025 blockbuster. At the HELLO! Hall
Arpita Nayak
Mar 311 min read


MADHU MANTENA & IRA TRIVEDI WELCOME BABY BOY
Bollywood power couples always grab the spotlight, but nothing pulls at your heart like Madhu Mantena and Ira Trivedi's big news about their first baby, a healthy boy born on March 21. PC credit Ira Trivedi Instagram (@iratrivedi) They posted this super sweet Instagram picture on Sunday of a tiny blue baby toe next to Lord Krishna playing his flute, calling it a divine blessing, and man, it melted everyone's hearts. Their caption says, "Thank you Krishna for this divine bles
Aditi Shankar
Mar 252 min read


BARRY KEOGHAN STRUGGLES WITH ONLINE CRITICISM
Irish actor Barry Keoghan, known for his role in Saltburn , has opened up about the abuse he faces online, particularly criticism about his appearance. While he values his loyal and loving fanbase, he said there is also a toxic side to social media that has taken a toll on him. Pic Credit: Barry Keoghan, X Speaking on SiriusXM’s The Morning Mash Up, Keoghan admitted the negativity has made him withdraw, sometimes avoiding events and even staying indoors. He also expressed con
Arpita Nayak
Mar 251 min read


ZEENAT ON DANCING HER OWN WAY IN ‘THE GREAT GAMBLER’
The veteran actor revisits a favourite song from the 1979 classic, sharing candid memories of confidence, style and cinematic flair Legendary actor Zeenat Aman recently took a nostalgic trip down memory lane, recalling her experience filming the song Oh Diwano Dil Samhalo from the 1979 film The Great Gambler alongside Amitabh Bachchan. In a recent Instagram post, Aman shared a video clip from the song and spoke candidly about her early days in cinema. She admitted that, unl

E2 Correspondent
Mar 102 min read


FROM SCREEN TO SCRIPT
When public figures choose the page over the spotlight There was a time when a celebrity book meant a quick memoir or a few headline-making excerpts. Now, it means something more intentional. Actors and public figures are increasingly turning to writing not for headlines, but for depth. The page offers control. It offers reflection. And audiences today are far more open to seeing a different side of the stars they follow. One of the earliest and most successful transitions in

E2 Correspondent
Feb 252 min read


RANVEER SINGH AND FARHAN AKHTAR AT ODDS AS DON 3 HITS TURBULENCE
A high-profile casting gamble unravels, exposing deeper questions about creative control, contracts and accountability in Bollywood What was meant to usher in a new era for the iconic Don franchise has instead spiralled into one of the industry’s most closely watched standoffs. After Ranveer Singh exited Don 3 , sources suggest relations between the actor and Farhan Akhtar’s banner, Excel Entertainment, have grown decidedly strained. Ranveer’s casting as the successor to

E2 Correspondent
Feb 112 min read


RADO: WHERE CONTRASTS CONVERGE
Two distinct energies, two singular journeys — drawn together by precision, balance, and an enduring symbol at the heart of time In its latest global campaign, Rado reunites its celebrated ambassadors Katrina Kaif and Hrithik Roshan, not as mirrored reflections but as compelling opposites — each inhabiting a world shaped by individual rhythm, emotion, and intent. What binds them is not similarity, but a quiet, constant force: the Rado anchor. Two Worlds, Two Rhythms Katrina

E2 Correspondent
Jan 72 min read


JAVED AKHTAR FLAGS VIRAL AI VIDEO AS FAKE, WARNS OF LEGAL ACTION
The veteran lyricist says the computer-generated clip falsely attributed to him is damaging his reputation and credibility Veteran writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar has publicly dismissed a viral video circulating online that claims he has “turned to God”, clarifying that the clip is entirely fabricated using artificial intelligence. Taking to his social media handle on X on Friday, Akhtar described the video as a computer-generated fake and expressed serious concern over the

E2 Correspondent
Jan 22 min read


NEERAJ GHAYWAN’S 'HOMEBOUND' MAKES OSCAR SHORTLIST
The Cannes-lauded drama charts an extraordinary global journey as it earns a place on the Academy’s Best International Feature shortlist Neeraj Ghaywan’s much-acclaimed film Homebound has been shortlisted in the Best International Feature category at the Oscars, placing it among 15 films from across the world vying for a nomination at the 98th Academy Awards. The recognition marks a significant milestone for the film, which first premiered in the Un Certain Regard section

E2 Correspondent
Dec 17, 20252 min read


I WAS ACCEPTED JUST THE WAY I AM: KASHIKA KAPOOR
The actor reflects on an encouraging industry experience where authenticity mattered more than alteration Actor Kashika Kapoor is candidly sharing her early experiences in the film industry—and her account offers a refreshing counterpoint to the often-heard narratives around beauty pressure in cinema. At a time when discussions on cosmetic enhancement and unrealistic standards dominate public discourse, Kashika maintains that her journey has been grounded in acceptance and

E2 Correspondent
Dec 10, 20252 min read


LONDON UNVEILS DDLJ STATUE, CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF AN INDIAN CINEMA ICON
A bronze statue of Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, immortalising their iconic Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge pose, now graces London’s Leicester Square in a historic first for Indian cinema A bronze sculpture of Bollywood legends Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, depicting their unforgettable pose from the 1995 classic Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ), was unveiled at London’s Leicester Square on Thursday to commemorate 30 years of the beloved film. Both actors were present for the ceremon

E2 Correspondent
Dec 5, 20252 min read


JANHVI KAPOOR CONDEMNS MEDIA’S ‘VOYEURISTIC CULTURE’
At We The Women 2025 , Janhvi Kapoor called out the growing dehumanisation in media, urging a return to empathy and moral responsibility Actor Janhvi Kapoor has openly criticised the “voyeuristic nature” of today’s media culture, saying that even moments of death are stripped of dignity and humanity. Recalling her own experience after her mother’s passing and the recent demise of veteran actor Dharmendra, she expressed deep concern over how empathy is being replaced with sens

E2 Correspondent
Dec 3, 20251 min read


HEARTBEAT OF A LEGEND
Hema Malini’s moving tribute to Dharmendra captures a love, a life, and a legacy that time can never eclipse Pic credit: Hema Malini (X) Veteran actor-politician Hema Malini has shared an emotional homage to her late husband Dharmendra, calling him “everything” — a partner, guide, friend, and the irreplaceable centre of her world. In her first message since his passing, she wrote, “My personal loss is indescribable and the vacuum created is something that will last through

E2 Correspondent
Nov 27, 20251 min read


‘TURTLE WALKER’ OPENS ALT EFF 2025 WITH A STIRRING CALL FOR CONSERVATION
Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti bring their creative force to a powerful new documentary set to headline this year’s All Living Things Environmental Film Festival Turtle Walker , the compelling documentary backed by Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, Taira Malaney, and the Oscar-winning HHMI Tangled Bank Studios, has been selected as the opening film of the All Living Things Environmental Film Festival (ALT EFF) 2025, running from 4 to 14 December. Known for spotlighting urgent environmen

E2 Correspondent
Nov 13, 20252 min read


DISHA JOINS WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE; AKSHAY REMEMBERS KATRINA
Akshay Kumar welcomes Disha Patani to the Welcome franchise, recalling his 2007 pairing with Katrina Kaif in a heartfelt post. After actor Aftab Shivdasani, Disha Patani has joined the cast of Akshay Kumar’s upcoming comedy-drama Welcome to the Jungle , the third instalment in the popular Welcome franchise. Akshay announced the news on Tuesday through a special video featuring Disha from the film’s sets. Sharing the clip on Instagram, the actor penned a nostalgic note dedic

E2 Correspondent
Nov 5, 20251 min read
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