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Indo-Asian News Service or IANS is a private Indian news agency. The IANS was founded by Indian American publisher Gopal Raju as the India Abroad News Service. It was later renamed the Indo-Asian News Service. The IANS has its main offices located in Noida.

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'Sakhiyaan' singer Maninder shares fan moment with Yo Yo Honey Singh
2277 days ago
Bollywood

'Sakhiyaan' singer Maninder shares fan moment with Yo Yo Honey Singh

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Popular Punjabi singer Maninder, who shot to fame with his song "Sakhiyaan", shared his fan moment with pop star-composer Yo Yo Honey Singh.## Maninder on Sunday took to his Instagram and uploaded a picture in which he can be seen hugging Honey Singh.## "Finally met Yo Yo @yyhsofficial bhaaji...bhaaji ne eko gal kahi "Dontstop" keep gud music up bro !!#fanmoment," he captioned the image, which was taken at Honey Singh's 37th birthday bash.## Honey Singh had a grand birthday affair in Delhi on Sunday. Artists like Jazzy B, Milind Gaba and Sukhe too attended Honey Singh's party.##

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Karan Johar sends a 'sweet' surprise for Kartik Aaryan
2277 days ago
Bollywood

Karan Johar sends a 'sweet' surprise for Kartik Aaryan

Mumbai, March 16 (IANS) Filmmaker Karan Johar sent a box full of ice cream as a "sweet" surprise for Kartik Aaryan. The actor joked that he would sell a scoop for over a whopping Rs 2,00,000.## Kartik on Sunday night took to Instagram, where he shared a video on receiving the box full of ice-cream.## "I liked an ice cream at @karanjohar‘s place and as a kind gesture, he sent some home. I am selling it for Rs. 2,00,000 +GST per scoop. We have Gucci n Balenciaga flavors Bookings open!" Kartik captioned the clip.## On the acting front, Kartik will next be seen in "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2" directed by Anees Bazmee. It also stars Kiara Advani.## "Bhool Bhulaiyaa", directed by Priyadarshan and starring Akshay Kumar with Vidya Balan and Shiney Ahuja, was released in 2007. The film was an official remake of the 1993 Malayalam film "Manichitrathazhu".## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Deepika is being productive in the times of COVID-19
2277 days ago
Bollywood

Deepika is being productive in the times of COVID-19

Mumbai, March 16 (IANS) Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone is utilizing her time at home for productivity in the times of the COVID-19 pandemic.## Deepika took to Instagram and shared a photograph of her wardrobe and said that she is busy cleaning it.## "Productivity in the time of COVID-19!?? #cleaning #wardrobe," she captioned the image.## On the film front, Deepika will next be seen in Kabir Khan's "83". She will be seen sharing screen space with her husband and actor Ranveer Singh.## "'83", narrates the story of India's first-ever World Cup cricket victory in 1983. Ranveer plays the team's captain Kapil Dev while Deepika essays Kapil's wife Romi.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Govinda is all praises for Ranveer Singh, calls him 'superstar'
2277 days ago
Bollywood

Govinda is all praises for Ranveer Singh, calls him 'superstar'

Mumbai, March 16 (IANS) After being praised by actor Ranveer Singh at a popular award function, Govinda is totally touched by the former's gesture.## Taking to his Instagram stories, Govinda posted a video and called Ranveer a "superstar".## "I met you (at an award show) and I saw your dance and was moved with the amount of respect you showered upon me. I don't have the words to praise you as a human being and actor either. Thank you so much for the respect and I pray to God that you become the next superstar of this industry.## "I have said this earlier and I can see you shaping up to be the superstar of India through your films. I feel very good to see you shine and rise higher and higher. May God bless you and all the best," Govinda said.## During his performance at the gala, Ranveer took out a moment to thank Govinda for being his inspiration. He said that Govinda was the reason he decided to become an actor.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Tara Sutaria looks forward to sing in 'Ek Villain 2'
2277 days ago
Bollywood

Tara Sutaria looks forward to sing in 'Ek Villain 2'

Mumbai, March 16 (IANS) Few would be aware that Tara Sutaria is also a singer. The budding actress gets a chance to showcase her vocal skills in Mohit Suris upcoming "Ek Villain 2", and is sure excited about the fact.## "I think I am going to be singing in this film, which is something I have been looking forward to. I am finally getting an opportunity to do so, and I am excited," said Tara about "Ek Villain 2".## The actress, who was seen in "Student Of The Year 2" and "Marjaavaan", has been a professional singer since she was seven, and has sung in operas and musical competitions.## "Ek Villain 2" stars John Abraham, Aditya Roy Kapur, and Disha Patani along with Tara. She is has paired opposite "Malang" star, Aditya Roy Kapur, in the film and reportedly plays a singer in the film, which is scheduled to go on floors in mid-2020.## "Ek Villain 2" is slated to hit the theatres next year on January 8. Could the ongoing coronavirus pandemic jeopardize the film's shoot?## "I am very new to the industry so I don't know about the effects per say so, I wouldn't want to talk about it. Having said that, I think our industry is a very strong and tough industry. We will come through, no matter what the situation is and I feel we are going to come back with a bang," declared Tara, while interacting with the media at Bombay Times Fashion Week 2020.## The actress also has Milan Lutharia's "Tadap" coming up. The film is a remake of the Telugu hit "RX 100" and it marks the Bollywood debut of Suniel Shetty's son Ahan Shetty.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Sidharth, Shehnaz to feature in Darshan Raval's song 'Bhula Dunga'
2277 days ago
Bollywood

Sidharth, Shehnaz to feature in Darshan Raval's song 'Bhula Dunga'

Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) 'Bigg Boss 13' contestants Shehnaz Gill and Sidharth Shukla, who are fondly called as "Sidnaaz" by fans, will feature together in a music video.## The song, titled "Bhula Dunga", is sung by Darshan Raval.## Sharing the news among his followers, Darshan took to Instagram and wrote: "Ye do khoobsoorat logon ke saath aa rahe hai ek khoobsoorat gaana sirf aur sirf aap sab ke liye."## Along with the post, he posted a picture in which Darshan can be seen sharing smiles with Shehnaz and Sidharth.## Speaking more about the song, Naushad Khan, MD, Indie Music Label, who will be releasing the track on its official YouTube page said: "We have completed the shoot for the song and aim to release it at the earliest. I wouldn't want to divulge more details but fans of Darshan, Siddharth and Shehnaz are in for a very special song."## Also, a picture is doing the rounds on the internet in which Sidharth and Shehnaz are seen romancing each other in the rain.## For more and latest news about Songs, stay tuned with us.

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COVID-19 effect: No film, TV, digital shoot from March 19 to 31
2278 days ago
Bollywood

COVID-19 effect: No film, TV, digital shoot from March 19 to 31

Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) In the wake of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, all filmmaking and producing bodies have unanimously decided to stop shooting for all kinds of entertainment formats temporarily. ## A notification unanimously issued by the Indian Motion Pictures Producers' Association, Federation of Western India Cine Employees and other similar bodies have ordered that shooting for films, TV shows, digital and other kinds of entertainment format will have to remain suspended between March 19 to 31. ## The notification reads: "In view of the epidemic spread of COVID-19 throughout the world including India, an urgent joint meeting of IMPPA- WIPFA-IFTPC-IFTDA-FWICE held on 15-3-2020 unanimously decided to stop shooting of films, TV serials, web series and all other entertainment, including digital formats from 19-3-2020 till 31-3-2020 as a result of health advisory, closure of all cinema halls, all sporting, educational institutes and entertainment events by the Government of India which has declared a medical emergency over the coronavirus. We appreciate and support all the steps taken by the Government of India to control the virus." ## "All units shooting till the stoppage comes into force have been strictly advised to follow all precautionary and preventive measures without fail." ## "Decision about re-starting shootings shall be taken on 30-3-2020 after considering the prevailing situation." ## It was reported only yesterday that superstar Salman Khan is continuing shooting in the city for his upcoming flick 'Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai' even though the makers insist they are strictly adhering to the safety norms of World Health Organisation (WHO). ## Meanwhile, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan tweeted this morning requesting his fans not to gather outside the gate of his bungalow Jalsa for their weekly meet and suggested them to stay safe. ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.

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When Saif Ali had to earn back the Pataudi Palace
2278 days ago
Bollywood

When Saif Ali had to earn back the Pataudi Palace

Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, who is the son of Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and Sharmila Tagore, shared that he had to earn back his ancestral palace in Pataudi after it was rented to a hotel chain post his father passed away. ## According to indiatoday.in, Saif in an interview spoke about the assumptions that he inherited the stunning Pataudi Palace from his father. ## "People have a certain fixed notion. For that matter, even (with) Pataudi (palace), when my father (Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi) died, it got rented to Neemrana Hotels. Aman (Nath) and Francis (Wacziarg) used to run (the hotel). Francis passed away. He'd said that if I wanted (the palace) back, I could let him know. I said that I want it back. They held a conference, and said, okay, you have to give us lots of money!" Saif said in the interview. ## The "Jawaani Jaaneman" star said that he had to earn back the palace he was supposed to have inherited. ## "The house I'm supposed to have inherited has been earned back through money from films. You can't live off the past. At least we can't in our family, because there was nothing. There is history, culture, beautiful photographs; and, of course, some land. It has been a privileged upbringing. But there's been no inheritance," he said, reports indiatoday.in. ## What's special about the Pataudi Palace? ## According to hindi.bollywoodshaadis.com, the palace was built 81 years ago. It was built in 1935 by the eighth Nawab and the former cricket legend Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi Ali Hussain Siddiqui. It is said that the palace costs a whopping Rs 800 crore. It has over 150 rooms and over 100 people work here. Iftikhar's son and Saif's father Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi had got the palace renovated by an international architect. ## The palace has several big grounds, stables and garages. After the renovation, Saif had shared a photograph of the palace. Apart from a big drawing room, the palace has seven bedrooms, dressing and billiard rooms, reports bollywoodshaadis.com. ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.

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Abhimanyu Singh: It's big deal to play the antagonist
2278 days ago
Bollywood

Abhimanyu Singh: It's big deal to play the antagonist

Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) Actor Abhimanyu Singh says playing the antagonist is a big deal. ## Abhimanyu is playing a menacing villain called Shaukeen in a web-series called "Bhaukaal" and principal antagonist in filmmaker Rohit Shetty's upcoming film "Sooryavanshi" starring Akshay Kumar. ## "My character is brutal. Calling him a villain will be an understatement. The villain in Bhaukaal is as important and as powerful as the hero. The dialogues are hard. His one-liners are the soul of the web series. The vindictiveness of my character is certainly scaring the audience," Abhimanyu said. ## "Looks like people are loving the dialogues, they are all over social media. I am happy that people are Shaukeen's Shaukeen," he added. ## In the 10 episodes web series, Abhimanyu Singh makes a lasting impact as the menacing villain and adds venom to his cruel character. His role as a villain looks barbaric and spiteful as the insensitive killer. "Bhaukaal" is a crime drama inspired by the true-life events of an IPS officer. ## Directed by Jatin Wagle, this web series on MX Player is produced by Harman Baweja and Vicky Baweja of Baweja Movies and Applause Entertainment. ## Ever since the launch of the trailer, Abhimanyu's character has made a mark and built curiosity among his fans. ## He talks about how his character is not a typical baddie in the film despite being part of a larger-than-life Shetty's cop universe: "It is a big deal to play the antagonist." ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.

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Neha Kakkar on acting: Should be sure that the film is hit
2278 days ago
Bollywood

Neha Kakkar on acting: Should be sure that the film is hit

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) She is popular for her foot-tapping numbers like "Garmi", "O saki saki", "Dilbar", "Ek toh kum zindagani" and "Aankh marey", singer Neha Kakkar says she would only try her hands into acting only when she is "absolutely" sure that the film she would be starring in will become a "big hit". ## Asked if she ever plans to star in a Bollywood film, Neha told IANS: "Till now, singers who have tried their hands in doing films have not been successful. So, if in case I do it, I should be absolutely sure that the film becomes a big hit, then only I will do it otherwise I won't." ## Neha says she wouldn't just feature in a flick for the sake of it. ## "I wouldn't just do films for the sake of doing it. When I feel that yes this film will be a hit then only I will do it," she said. ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.

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Salman shares throwback pic to wish Aamir
2278 days ago
Bollywood

Salman shares throwback pic to wish Aamir

Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) "Dabangg" star Salman Khan shared a throwback photograph to wish superstar Aamir Khan on his 55th birthday. ## Salman on Saturday took to Twitter, where he shared an old image of himself along with Aamir. ## He captioned it: "Happy birthday Laal Singh Chaddha @aamir_khan." ## Aamir turned 55 on Saturday. He is currently busy shooting for his upcoming film "Laal Singh Chaddha" in Punjab. ## The film is an official Hindi remake of the Hollywood Classic "Forrest Gump". It also features Kareena Kapoor Khan in the lead role. ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.

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V Unbeatable is coming up with their dance studio
2278 days ago
Bollywood

V Unbeatable is coming up with their dance studio

Mumbai, March 15 (IANS) After creating waves with their moves on the stage of "America's Got Talent: The Champions", Mumbai-based dance group V Unbeatable, who won the second season of the reality show, are coming with their own dance studio. ## "The big thing is studio is a part of our dream, and we are gonna start diploma courses and also teach many styles like hip hop urban and contemporary, Bollywood and many styles," Om Prakash, founder of the dance group, said. ## He added: "Purpose of it is to (t)each young talents and dance aspirants and help reach to that level." ## In the upcoming studio, they will be training and teaching myriad kind of dance forms to the aspirants. ## V Unbeatable comprises 28 members aged between 12-27. ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned to us.

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