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Peter Asher on being music’s incredible ‘Everywhere Man’: ‘The secret is simple’

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As the musician and producer reaches 82, a new documentary reveals his life working with everyone from James Taylor to Carole King to Paul McCartney Peter Asher didn’t want to do this interview. He had the same reaction several years ago when directors Dayna Goldfine and Dan Geller approached him about making a documentary about his life and career. “I don’t think so,” he recalled telling them in our interview, which wound up taking place only after several entreaties from the film’s publicist that he do this one sit-down. “My life has been startlingly devoid of the standard rock’n’roll drug-and-sex dramas,” Asher said. “So I thought a documentary about me isn’t something people will want to see. It sounds boring.” On the contrary, Asher’s story stands among the most dramatic and consequential in music history, spurred by achievements that shifted the course of pop more than once. Through Asher’s pivotal role in the lives of stars like James Taylor and Carole King, he played a key role...
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Dhamaal 4 release date gets confirmed! Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh and gang to bring laughter riot to cinemas on July 10, 2026

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The wait for Dhamaal 4 just got shorter. The makers of the highly anticipated comedy franchise have officially announced that the film will now hit cinemas on July 10, 2026, a week earlier than its previously scheduled release date. The announcement was made along with the unveiling of the film’s striking gold logo, further building excitement around what promises to be one of the biggest comedy entertainers of next year. Following the recent introduction of the franchise’s beloved gang, the latest update has given fans another reason to celebrate as the iconic treasure hunt adventure gears up for its return to the big screen. Known for its trademark blend of slapstick humour, quirky characters and laugh-out-loud situations, Dhamaal 4 is expected to take the franchise’s madness quotient several notches higher. The upcoming instalment reunites fan-favourite stars Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Riteish Deshmukh, Jaaved Jaaferi and Sanjay Mishra, all of whom have been synonymous with the fran...
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Alpha Teaser: Alia Bhatt unleashes her fiercest avatar yet as Bobby Deol trains her for a deadly secret mission in YRF Spy Universe

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Yash Raj Films has finally unveiled the much-anticipated teaser of Alpha, offering audiences their first look into the action-packed world of its female spy protagonist. Released on June 10, the sleek and stylish teaser introduces Alia Bhatt in a never-seen-before avatar, showcasing her transformation into a highly trained operative prepared for a dangerous mission. The teaser opens with an intriguing father-daughter dynamic between Bobby Deol and Alia Bhatt. Bobby’s character, whom Alia affectionately addresses as “Baba,” appears to have adopted and raised her with a singular purpose. On her 18th birthday, he presents her with a gift that marks the beginning of a life-altering mission, one she has seemingly been preparing for since childhood. As the teaser unfolds, Bobby’s character reveals his vision of creating the next generation of soldiers. Through intense training sessions, combat drills, and survival exercises, he molds Alia into a formidable fighter. Convinced that she is des...
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Akansha Ranjan Kapoor to marry Sharan Sharma on July 11; reception details revealed

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Actress Akansha Ranjan Kapoor is all set to embark on a new chapter in her life as she prepares to tie the knot with filmmaker Sharan Sharma. Known for her performance in Netflix's Guilty and Monica O My Darling, Akansha has reportedly been in a long-term relationship with the Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl director, although the couple has largely kept their romance away from the public eye. While Akansha had earlier confirmed their relationship, the couple has hardly followed the trend of posting content with each other on social media. However, the duo has often been spotted attending private gatherings, close-knit celebrations, and social events together over the years. Now, reports suggest that wedding bells are finally ringing for the couple. According to a source who spoke exclusively to Hindustan Times, Akansha and Sharan are set to get married next month. “Akansha and Sharan are getting married on July 11 followed with a wedding reception on July 12. The reception will ta...
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Rajkummar Rao to lead Maddock Films’ Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story; to release on August 7, 2026

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Producer Dinesh Vijan and actor Rajkummar Rao are set to collaborate once again for Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story, a new drama inspired by events that left a lasting impact on the nation. The film is scheduled to release in cinemas on August 7, 2026. Directed by Avinash Arun, the project will see Rajkummar Rao in the lead role. The cast also includes Wamiqa Gabbi, Sikander Kher, and Jaideep Ahlawat in pivotal roles. The film is being produced under the banner of Maddock Films. While the makers have kept plot details under wraps, the title indicates that the film will draw inspiration from the life and work of Ujjwal Nikam, one of India's most prominent public prosecutors. The announcement describes the film as a hard-hitting drama inspired by incidents that shaped public discourse and captured national attention. The project marks another chapter in the long-standing creative partnership between Rajkummar Rao and Maddock Films. Over the years, the actor has become one of the st...
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Arshad Warsi starrer Jeevan Bheema Yojana to release in monsoon 2026, actor plays double role for the first time

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Actor Arshad Warsi will essay a double role for the first time in his career in Jeevan Bheema Yojana, a dark comedy crime thriller directed by Abhishek Dogra. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Sanjeeda Shaikh, Vijay Raaz, Pooja Chopra, and Brijendra Kala. Produced by Anshu Mishra under Star Beam Ventures Ltd (formerly BlueGod Entertainment Ltd), Jeevan Bheema Yojana has completed production and is scheduled for a theatrical release in monsoon 2026. Warsi, known for his work in films such as Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., Ishqiya, and Jolly LLB, portrays two lookalike men whose lives become dangerously intertwined in a tale of crime, deception, and dark humour. The film follows Jeevan and his wife Yojana, a couple burdened by mounting debt, who encounter Bheema, a stranger bearing an uncanny resemblance to Jeevan. What begins as a plan to fake Jeevan’s death and claim an insurance payout unravels when the man presumed dead turns out to be connected to a dangerous diamond-smuggling...
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My Memory Is Full of Ghosts review – deeply moving visual hymn for the bombed-out Syrian city of Homs

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Anas Zawahri’s documentary lays heart-wrenching testimony over languorous shots of bullet-ridden ruins and deserted streets The western Syrian city of Homs is only a husk of its former self. Previously a major industrial centre, the region became a key battleground between 2011 and 2014, for Bashar al-Assad’s army and rebel forces. Amid the immense bloodshed, hundreds of thousands of civilians were either displaced or trapped inside their own homes. Filmed in the summer of 2023, this deeply moving documentary from Palestinian-born and Syria-based film-maker Anas Zawahri maps out the collective trauma and sorrow that continue to linger, even after the shooting has stopped. Unfolding in languorous, largely static shots of bombed rubble, hollowed-out buildings, and deserted streets, the film lays bare the startling extent of wartime brutality. A sense of stillness and stagnancy hangs in the air, and almost every wall is riddled with bullet holes, urban scars that mirror the psychological ...
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Varun Dhawan CONFIRMS he said no to Andhadhun; says, “Original cast was me and Kangana Ranaut”

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Sriram Raghavan's Andhadhun continues to be regarded as one of the most acclaimed thrillers in modern Hindi cinema. Starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Tabu, and Radhika Apte, the 2018 film won both critical and commercial success. However, years after its release, actor Varun Dhawan has revealed that the film almost had a very different cast. During a recent appearance on comedian and content creator Tanmay Bhat's YouTube channel, Varun opened up about one of the biggest films he passed on during his career. The conversation began when Tanmay asked if there was a major film that Varun had rejected and later regretted after seeing its success. Responding to the question, Varun admitted that there was indeed a film he could not take up. "I think a good movie. I think I said no to a good film," he said. When Tanmay asked him to name the project, Varun revealed, "Andhadhun. I was filming for something else. So I couldn't do it. And the original cast of the film was su...
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Rakesh Roshan shuts down reports of Hrithik Roshan-YRF budget clash over Krrish 4: “There are no issues”

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The development of Krrish 4 has been under intense scrutiny ever since reports surfaced claiming there were disagreements between Hrithik Roshan and Yash Raj Films over the film's budget. However, filmmaker Rakesh Roshan has now firmly dismissed such speculation, calling the reports baseless and reiterating that the ambitious superhero project is progressing smoothly. Over the past few months, industry chatter suggested that Hrithik Roshan, who is set to make his directorial debut with Krrish 4, was keen on mounting the film on a massive scale with world-class visual effects and action sequences. Reports further claimed that while Hrithik envisioned a budget of around Rs 500 crores, Yash Raj Films preferred to keep production costs closer to Rs 350 crores to ensure commercial viability. Addressing these rumours, Rakesh Roshan told Mid-Day, “It’s all nonsense that Hrithik has asked for a Rs 500 crore budget for top-tier VFX and world-class action for his directorial debut, while YR...
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‘My life is about beauty’: Julie Newmar at 92 on shocking the world as Catwoman – and caring for her son

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She starred in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, had to stoop when she danced with Fred Astaire, then became world-famous – and a gay icon – in the original Batman series. But her life behind the scenes has been just as interesting ... Julie Newmar is showing me her secret garden: an oasis of greenery around her house in Brentwood, Los Angeles, that is crammed with trees, flowers, sculptures and labyrinthine paths. It feels like a little piece of old-school Hollywood, untouched by the world outside. “Here, try one,” Newmar says as she leans over from her mobility scooter and picks me a blueberry from a bush. “Isn’t that nice?” It’s a well-maintained jungle of begonias, jasmine, geraniums, fruit trees, and above all, roses. She has 90 varieties, she says, including one named after her. “That one’s Marilyn Monroe,” she says, pointing out a creamy pink one. “Doesn’t it look like her flesh?” Monroe’s former house is just up the road, she mentions. Newmar has lived here for decades with her ...
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