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Shakti Kapoor reacts to death hoax, says “My death news is all fake”; actor to file cyber complaint

Veteran actor Shakti Kapoor has strongly reacted to fake reports of his demise that recently surfaced online. The actor took to social media to personally dismiss the rumours and reassure fans and loved ones that he is safe, healthy, and doing absolutely fine. In a short video message shared online, the actor addressed the misleading reports directly and urged everyone not to believe them. “Hello everyone. My death news is all fake. I am healthy and happy. Please ignore it”, he said. Expressing disappointment over the circulation of such rumours, Shakti Kapoor also revealed that he intends to take legal action against those responsible for spreading the false information. “I am going to file a cyber complaint about it because this is not good,” he added in the video.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Shakti Kapoor (@shaktikapoor) Soon after the actor posted the clarification, several fans flooded the comments section with messages of relief and support. Many ...

Nora Fatehi apologises to NCW over ‘Sarke Chunar’ controversy; says, “There was no intention to offend anybody”

Actor-dancer Nora Fatehi appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) on May 7 in connection with the controversy surrounding the song ‘Sarke Chunar’ from the upcoming film KD – The Devil. The actress addressed the matter before the commission and issued an apology, stating that there was no intention to hurt sentiments through the track. Speaking after her appearance before the commission, Nora told ANI, “It was just a situation that I was put in, and there was no intention to offend anybody, but of course I have to be responsible as an artist. I definitely apologise, we have done everything in writing. They have been so kind and helpful. It's really important for us to give back to society. So, I decided that we should sponsor a few orphan girls, their education, so that is the goal after this matter.” #WATCH | Delhi | Actor-dancer Nora Fatehi today appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW), in connection with the matter pertaining to the song Sarke Chun...

Historic Oxford cinema under threat as Oriel College refuses to extend lease

The Ultimate Picture Palace opened in 1911 and is housed in a Grade II-listed building in need of renovation The survival of one of the UK’s oldest independent cinemas is under threat while its landlord, the University of Oxford’s Oriel College, refuses to extend its lease to allow vital renovations. The Ultimate Picture Palace in east Oxford opened in 1911, and has entertained generations of students and residents, including the Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes. It sells tickets for its 106 seats through an old-fashioned box office window to patrons queueing on the street, and its screen is behind a manually opened curtain. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/i7wYmMN via IFTTT

Celina Jaitly shares emotional video cleaning late son Shamsher’s grave in Austria, opens up on her divorce procedure ordeal: “The only child I got to meet was my son Shamsher”

Actor Celina Jaitly has shared an emotional account of her ongoing divorce struggle and separation from her children through a heartbreaking Instagram post. Along with the note, the actor posted a video of herself cleaning the grave of her late son Shamsher, saying she had “no option” but to make her pain public. “I had no option but to share this devastating video to show the world my trauma as a mother,” Celina wrote at the beginning of her post. Opening up about the legal battle, she revealed that she had recently travelled to Austria for divorce proceedings. “The last few weeks were the most difficult of my life. I was in Austria for my divorce hearing,” she wrote. Celina alleged that despite assurances given before an Austrian judge, her children were not brought back to the marital residence. “Despite an undertaking before an Austrian judge, my children who were removed to an undisclosed location were not brought back to the marital residence,” she claimed. The actor added that ...

Prime Video and Amazon MX Player merge to create India’s biggest streaming platform with free and paid content

In a major development in India’s streaming landscape, Prime Video has announced the integration of Amazon MX Player into its platform, creating what the company calls India’s largest streaming service for exclusive originals across free and paid entertainment. The move will bring together Prime Video’s premium subscription-based content library with Amazon MX Player’s extensive ad-supported content offering, giving viewers access to a wider range of entertainment under one unified destination. The combined platform will span Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD), Advertising Video on Demand (AVOD), Transactional Video on Demand (TVOD), and add-on subscriptions. The integration comes after Amazon acquired certain MX Player assets in 2024 and merged them with Amazon miniTV to create Amazon MX Player. The service rapidly expanded its reach through local originals, reality programming, micro-dramas and dubbed international content. With the latest merger, Prime members will now have access...

SCOOP: Sanjay Dutt-starrer Aakhri Sawal unlikely to release in cinemas on May 8 due to censor issues; makers eye May 15 release

Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learned that Aakhri Sawal, which was all set to release in cinemas on May 8, is unlikely to make it to theatres on the scheduled date due to censor certification issues. We were the first ones to report last week that even the trailer has not yet been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The trailer, like the film, is still awaiting clearance from the Censor Board. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “The nature of the film and its plot is such that the CBFC members are being cautious. The makers have explained to the CBFC committee that their film is based on historical events and records and hence, deserves to be released. The discussions between the makers and the CBFC have taken a lot of time. Hence, the producers of Aakhri Sawal felt that it would be wise to push the film to a later date.” The source continued, “At present, the makers are considering releasing their film on May 15. Of course, this will be subject to receiving t...

Shah Rukh Khan-Deepika Padukone's King leak goes viral: Are fan pages bigger than official promotions now?

Leaked visuals from the South Africa schedule of King, featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, went viral online; Siddharth Anand requested fans not to circulate such visuals to preserve the film’s cinematic experience. Once upon a time, Bollywood controlled the first look. A poster was planned. A teaser was timed. A still was approved. A magazine cover was negotiated. A campaign was built week by week, sometimes month by month. The audience saw what the studio wanted them to see, when the studio wanted them to see it. That world is gone. The King leak controversy proves it. One leaked visual from a foreign schedule can now do what crores of marketing money once did. Ignite national conversation before the makers are ready. Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone’s leaked visuals from the sets have sent fans into overdrive, while director Siddharth Anand’s appeal not to circulate them has raised a larger question: in today’s cinema ecosystem, are fan pages more powerful than offici...

Jimpa review – Olivia Colman and John Lithgow show up for indulgent queer family drama

Sophie Hyde’s semi-autobiographical tale about sexual identity and intergenerational dynamics falls flat, but is buoyed by Colman and Lithgow’s committed performances Sophie Hyde has directed an earnestly intended but very indulgent film, somewhere between autobiography and autofiction; it blandly congratulates itself on its sensitivity and cathartic honesty, but is without the spark of her 2019 quarterlifecrisis comedy Animals . When the teen female lead takes soulful photos on a hipstery disposable roll-film camera instead of on a smartphone like anyone else, it is frankly a little bit insufferable. Yet there are focused and committed performances from Olivia Colman and John Lithgow. Adelaide-based film-maker Hannah (Colman), based on Hyde, goes on a trip to Amsterdam with her smiley husband and non-binary child Frances, played by Hyde’s own child Aud Mason-Hyde; this is to visit Hannah’s charismatic, brilliant and impossibly life-affirming father, Jim (Lithgow), adorably calledJimpa...

Dhurandhar The Revenge controversy settles: Santosh Kumar apologises to Aditya Dhar and team, Bombay High Court closes defamation suit

The legal tussle involving Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar The Revenge has, for the time being, reached a resolution after the Bombay High Court disposed of a defamation case. The development came after filmmaker Santosh Kumar formally apologised for his earlier public remarks. The dispute traces back to March 2026, when Kumar accused Dhar of lifting the storyline for Dhurandhar The Revenge from his own script titled D-Saheb. He claimed that his script had been officially registered with the Screenwriters Association in 2023. These allegations were made during a press conference, following which Dhar approached the High Court, arguing that the statements were defamatory and had harmed his professional reputation. As reported by Live Law, the matter was heard by a single-judge bench presided over by Justice Arif Doctor, who ultimately closed the case after Kumar issued an unconditional apology in court. The official order recorded that Kumar’s counsel submitted the apology for statements made...

Ayushmann Khurrana brings back the golden era of comedy with Pati Patni Aur Woh Do; says, “It’s a throwback to a time when storytelling was simple, clean, and genuinely funny”

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana is gearing up for the release of his upcoming family entertainer, Pati Patni Aur Woh Do. The film promises to bring back the charm of classic situational comedy, drawing inspiration from the golden era of Hindi cinema. The film taps into a storytelling tradition that audiences have cherished for decades, a space where misunderstandings spiral into hilarious situations, every character adds a new layer to the narrative, and the humour feels organic, clean and timeless. Speaking about the film, Ayushmann said, “Pati Patni Aur Woh Do is a situational comedy in its purest, most classic form. The idea traces its roots back to the legacy of Sanjeev Kumar. I have been a big fan of his work. Humour from films of that era emerged from misunderstandings, timing, and character dynamics. I’ve always admired that style of storytelling, seen in timeless films like Padosan, Chupke Chupke, Angoor and Gol Maal. They are a laugh riot and I’m hoping Pati Patni Aur Woh Do will al...