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Cinema industry is thriving and it will co-exist with Digital platforms, says MovieMax cinemas CEO Ashish Kanakia - Exclusive

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Cinema industry is thriving and it will co-exist with Digital platforms, says MovieMax cinemas CEO Ashish Kanakia - Exclusive

In an exclusive interview with Money Control, Ashish Kanakia, CEO of MovieMax Cinemas, shared his insights on the evolving cinema industry in India. With MovieMax Cinemas re-entering the market after a decade, Ashish Kanakia highlighted the significant changes in consumer behaviour and preferences.

Riddhima Kapoor on Ranbir's statement saying she looked down upon Bollywood: 'Meri taste thodi hatke thi, maine Bollywood ko kabhi look down nahi kiya'

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Riddhima Kapoor on Ranbir's statement saying she looked down upon Bollywood: 'Meri taste thodi hatke thi, maine Bollywood ko kabhi look down nahi kiya'

In an exclusive conversation with Money Control, Riddhima Kapoor clarified her statement that her brother Ranbir made on the first episode of the show.

Exclusive - Diwali Special: Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Shalini Passi, and Kalyani Saha share their special plans

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Exclusive - Diwali Special: Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Shalini Passi, and Kalyani Saha share their special plans

Fabulous Lives Vs. Bollywood Wives Season 3's Delhi Gang Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, art collector Shalini Passi, and entrepreneur Kalyani Saha exclusively shared with Money Control what their special plans are for Diwali this year.

Exclusive: Soundarya Sharma on how she celebrates Diwali: I make sure to be with my family; this time I will be shooting for Housefull 5

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Exclusive: Soundarya Sharma on how she celebrates Diwali: I make sure to be with my family; this time I will be shooting for Housefull 5

Actress Soundarya Sharma, who is going to make her Bollywood debut with Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh starrer Housefull 5, is super excited about the Festival of Lights—Diwali.

Aatish Kapadia's Khichdi 2 set for TV premiere, reveals Hansa's character is based on his own mother - Exclusive

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Aatish Kapadia's Khichdi 2 set for TV premiere, reveals Hansa's character is based on his own mother - Exclusive

Diwali is just a few hours away and amidst all the celebrations, fans of Khichdi have something more to look forward to. Khichdi 2: Mission Paanthukistan is all set to have its premiere on Television.

Shalini Passi of Fabulous Lives Vs. Bollywood Wives thanks fans for all the love and says, 'I was only concerned that Delhi will say?'

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Shalini Passi of Fabulous Lives Vs. Bollywood Wives thanks fans for all the love and says, 'I was only concerned that Delhi will say?'

Art collector and artist herself, a philanthropist, Shalini Passi wears many hats and is a proud Delhiite at heart. The entrepreneur has been winning hearts by being her true self and positive demeanor in the hit show Fabulous Lives Vs. Bollywood Wives Season 3, which is streaming on Netflix.

Exclusive - Bryan Adams talks about use of AI in music: 'It's early days, but it may become a fantastic tool'

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Exclusive - Bryan Adams talks about use of AI in music: 'It's early days, but it may become a fantastic tool'

Legendary singer and songwriter Bryan Adams spoke about the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence in music creation and production. While acknowledging the potential of AI, Bryan Adams emphasised the importance of human creativity and the need for authenticity in music.

Huma Qureshi returns as Dr Juhi in Mithya 2, says it is more darker than the first part - Exclusive

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Huma Qureshi returns as Dr Juhi in Mithya 2, says it is more darker than the first part - Exclusive

In an exclusive interview with Money Control, Huma Qureshi opened about her show 'Mithya', her approach to social media, and the changing landscape of women's roles in Indian cinema.

Shalini Passi is one of a kind, bloody unique, made for such shows: Maheep Kapoor | Exclusive

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Shalini Passi is one of a kind, bloody unique, made for such shows: Maheep Kapoor | Exclusive

Maheep Kapoor, who is seen in the Netflix show 'Fabulous Lives Vs. Bollywood Wives Season 3', praised her co-star Shalini Passi, calling her "one of a kind" and "bloody unique."

Neelam Kothari of Fabulous Lives Vs. Bollywood Wives Season 3 says open to Bollywood comeback with 'right script' - EXCLUSIVE 

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Neelam Kothari of Fabulous Lives Vs. Bollywood Wives Season 3 says open to Bollywood comeback with 'right script' - EXCLUSIVE 

Bollywood actress Neelam Kothari Soni, who is seen in the popular Netflix show 'Fabulous Lives Vs. Bollywood Wives Season 3, has expressed her willingness to return to acting in movies if she receives an interesting and great script.

Soundarya Sharma on making her debut with Housefull 5, working with Akshay Kumar: It is like a dream opportunity—Exclusive

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Soundarya Sharma on making her debut with Housefull 5, working with Akshay Kumar: It is like a dream opportunity—Exclusive

Soundarya Sharma, who made waves after her appearance in the hit reality show Bigg Boss 16, will soon make her Bollywood debut with Akshay Kumar and other A-listers in Housefull 5.

Bollywood Wives' Bhavana Pandey admits being uncomfortable earlier: Didn't want my behaviour to impact Ananya's career' - Exclusive

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Bollywood Wives' Bhavana Pandey admits being uncomfortable earlier: Didn't want my behaviour to impact Ananya's career' - Exclusive

Bhavana Pandey has been winning hearts with her fun yet loving image in season 3 of Fabulous Lives Vs. Bollywood Wives, which released on Netflix recently

Anees Bazmee reveals he had made the now iconic Majnu Bhai painting in Welcome, says 'didn't know it would become so famous'

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Anees Bazmee reveals he had made the now iconic Majnu Bhai painting in Welcome, says 'didn't know it would become so famous'

Director Anees Bazmee, in an exclusive conversation with Money Control, revealed that he had actually made the iconic Majnu Bhai painting used in the 2007 hit film Welcome.

“Cinema for the People", how Sheetal Vinod Talwar and Maverick Media are pioneering affordable movie experiences – Exclusive

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“Cinema for the People", how Sheetal Vinod Talwar and Maverick Media are pioneering affordable movie experiences – Exclusive

In today’s cinema landscape, where moviegoing is increasingly becoming a luxury, Sheetal Vinod Talwar stands out as a leading advocate for change. As the Co-promoter of Maverick Media, Talwar has taken it upon himself to challenge the status quo by making films accessible to all audiences, not just a privileged few.

Exclusive: Anees Bazmee on the big Diwali clash between Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Singham Again: 'I believe both will be good'

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Exclusive: Anees Bazmee on the big Diwali clash between Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Singham Again: 'I believe both will be good'

Bollywood is gearing up for the BIG clash this Diwali as Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Singham Again hit theaters on the same day, November 1. Director Anees Bazmee is confident that both the movies will work wonders at the box office.

Sohum Shah on Tumbbad re-release creating waves at box office, says the 're-release model works for everyone' - Exclusive

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Sohum Shah on Tumbbad re-release creating waves at box office, says the 're-release model works for everyone' - Exclusive

Actor-producer Sohum Shah, who had produced the most loved film Tumbbad, is a happy and relaxed man. The movie, which was re-released in theaters last month, has done very well at the box office.

Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha co-producer Shital Bhatia on the movie doing well on OTT, calls it 'gratifying'  - Exclusive

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Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha co-producer Shital Bhatia on the movie doing well on OTT, calls it 'gratifying'  - Exclusive

Money Control spoke exclusively with film's co-producer Shital Bhatia and Co-founder, Friday Filmworks. He revealed that it is 'gratifying' to see how the movie is now resonating with the global audience.

Vedang Raina impresses with title track Jigra and talks about his character Ankur: The character is closer to who I am as a person

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Vedang Raina impresses with title track Jigra and talks about his character Ankur: The character is closer to who I am as a person

Actor Vedang Raina, who is making his theatrical debut with Jigra, was in Delhi with co-star and onscreen sister Alia Bhatt to launch the title track of the movie.

Alia Bhatt on how she prepped for her role in Jigra: 'I really flowed with the script' | EXCLUSIVE

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Alia Bhatt on how she prepped for her role in Jigra: 'I really flowed with the script' | EXCLUSIVE

Bollywood actors Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina, along with their director Vasan Balan, were in New Delhi for the promotions of their upcoming Dussehra release, Jigra.

CTRL actor Vihaan Samat on working with Ananya Panday: She is laser focused, makes the effort to be friends with you: Exclusive

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CTRL actor Vihaan Samat on working with Ananya Panday: She is laser focused, makes the effort to be friends with you: Exclusive

The actor, who is being loved for his role of Agastya from the hit series 'Call Me Bae', spoke exclusively with Money Control and revealed the real reason for doing CTRL.

Alia Bhatt and Sharvari starrer YRF's Alpha to release on Christmas 2025; Sharvari calls her role a dream come true

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Alia Bhatt and Sharvari starrer YRF's Alpha to release on Christmas 2025; Sharvari calls her role a dream come true

Actresses Alia Bhatt and Sharvari starrer spy film Alpha will release on Christmas 2025. In an exclusive conversation with Money Control earlier this week, Sharvari had termed her role in Alpha as dream come true.

Sharvari on delivering back-to-back hits with Munjya and Maharaj: “For 3 years I was hoping for a release nothing did, and then 2024 happened’

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Sharvari on delivering back-to-back hits with Munjya and Maharaj: “For 3 years I was hoping for a release nothing did, and then 2024 happened’

Sharvari, who has been winning hearts with two back-to-back hits, Munjya and Maharaj, is the next big thing in Bollywood. The actress has recently joined Yash Raj Films’ Spy Verse with the film Alpha, and she has already begun shooting for the movie with Alia Bhatt. With her recent successes and upcoming projects, she's proving her mettle as a versatile actress.

Adah Sharma: Post ‘The Kerala Story’, I'm getting more projects where the female protagonist is leading the project

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Adah Sharma: Post ‘The Kerala Story’, I'm getting more projects where the female protagonist is leading the project

Bollywood actress Adah Sharma, who is known for her versatility and range in films like The Kerala Story, 1920, and Commando, says she is getting more female oriented projects post the success of The Kerala Story.

Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video director Raaj Shaandilyaa: Mallika Sherawat thought 'I had called her for a song in the movie'

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Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video director Raaj Shaandilyaa: Mallika Sherawat thought 'I had called her for a song in the movie'

Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video director Raaj Shaandilyaa says he had written the role specially for 90s hit actress Mallika Sherawat.

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