Author: Taarika K

Kangana Ranaut on Tuesday, took to her X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday to confirm that the script for a movie based on the life of Bilkis Bano is ready. She tweeted this in response to a user asking the Queen actress if she was interested in telling Bilkis Bano’s story, the lady who fought against the corrupt system to get justice. The user wrote to the actress that her passion for women’s empowerment is inspiring and that she will be making such a powerful movie. According to him, with this movie, she can show the world how a government…

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Mati (the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry) condemned the disrespectful statement made by the three deputy ministers on their official social media handles (formerly called Twitter) against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India after he visited Lakshadweep. In a statement released by Mati, they said they strongly condemn the derogatory comments directed against the Prime Minister of India made by the deputy minister of the Maldives on social media. India has always been a first responder to crises throughout its history, and they are grateful for the close relationship the government and the people of India have maintained with them.…

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An opinion piece by Anna Marks published in New York speculating Taylor Swift’s sexuality has sparked outrage. The article titled “Look What We Made Taylor Swift Do” suggested that the songwriter had been dropping hints about her sexual orientation through her lyrics throughout her career. The lengthy op-ed had a list of what the author termed evidence that Taylor Swift is Gay. Previously, Marks wrote a similar article on Harry Style titled “Harry Walks a Fine Line,” questioning his sexuality in 2022 The author wrote that Swift had been dropping a hairpin—a popular slang used to tell others that one…

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Prabhas’s latest mega-blockbuster movie, Salaar: Part 1 Ceasefire is all set to make an international presence in North America with the release of its Spanish version. It will be released by Cinepolis, which holds 72.5% of the market share in the region.  The distributors took to their social media handles on X ( formerly called Twitter) to make a official announcement about the release . Prabhas on Salaar success In an interview to ANI, Prabhas stated that he is incredibly grateful and humbled by the immense love and support showered by the fans. Watching the huge collection of the film…

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Four parcels of agricultural land linked to India’s most wanted criminal, Dawood Ibrahim, are set up for auction on January 5th, 2024 for just Rs 19 lakhs. The smallest plot is kept at a reserve price of Rs 15,440. A total of 21,275 square meters. The properties were seized under the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators Act, 1976.  The seemingly ordinary piece of land has an extraordinary history, as they are the don’s ancestral property. These properties are located in the Ratnagiri district’s Mumbake village in Maharashtra.  It includes the underworld don’s childhood home where he was born in Mumbake…

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The Indian entertainment industry is all set to enter 2024 with a basket of sequels to their acclaimed shows. Actors like Akshay Kumar, Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkumar Rao, and Allu Arjun are all set to be back to their iconic roles in these much-awaited sequels. Here is the list of the sequels to be released this year. Mirzapur 3 Released in 2018, the Mirzapur series went on to be the most popular web series in India after Sacred Games. Presented by Excel Entertainment, it is directed by Karan Anshuman, Gurmeet Singh, and Mihir Desai and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan…

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Released on December 1st, Animal created shock waves in the industry with its storyline and dialogue.  Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the film stars the heartthrob of Bollywood, Ranbir Kapoor, and the Saami Saami girl of the south, Rashmika Mandana. Bobby Deol and Tripti Dimri are the supporting cast of the film. The film was mired in controversy for its misogynist and violent scenes. Sandeep Reddy’s first film, Kabir Singh, was also criticized on similar lines. With a runtime of 201 minutes, the film is the longest film ever made. Despite the heavy criticism, the film became the second highest-grossing…

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2024 is here, and the Indian entertainment industry is all set to treat its audience. Over-the-top (OTT) platforms have changed how people experience cinema, making it just one click away from them. Numerous OTT platforms, like Disney+ Hot Star, Amazon Prime, Netflix, Zee5, JioCinema and Sony Liv are about to release much-anticipated movies of 2023 on their platform. Gone are the days when audiences had to wait for their favorite movies to be telecast on television. With the emergence of OTT platforms people have the liberty to watch the movie of their choice anywhere and anytime.  Here is the list…

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In the latest Kaun Banega Crorepati ( KBC) season 15 promo posted by SonyLiv, Amitabh Bachchan got emotional while he said his signature “Shubraatri (Goodnight) as he shot for the last episode.  He said “ Devio aur Sajjano, hum jaa rahe hai. Kal se yeh manch nahi sajega. App se yeh kehna ki kal se hum yaha nhi aa payenge, yeh na kehne ki himmat hori hai na kehna ka mann hora hai” (Ladies and gentlemen, this stage won’t be set for the show tomorrow; now it’s time to go. I don’t have the courage or the mind to tell…

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2023 was the year of Bollywood. After two years of setbacks at the box office, the industry has finally roared back to life, marking a spectacular comeback that left critics and audiences alike in awe. Bollywood not only reclaimed its lost glory but also set new benchmarks of creativity and global appeal. The year was marked by record-breaking box-office figures and mega milestones. Across all languages, the gross box office collections for 2023 might exceed Rs 12,000 crore. The percentage contribution to annual gross box office increased to 44 percent in 2023 from 33 percent in 2022 and 19 percent…

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