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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’

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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.

Exclusive - Asha Negi: People don't say it on your face, but they reject you for being a TV actor

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Exclusive - Asha Negi: People don't say it on your face, but they reject you for being a TV actor

Actress Asha Negi, who is seen playing the role of Ambika in the new series Honeymoon Photographer streaming on Jio Cinema, spoke exclusively with Money Control about her time when she started as a TV actress and how she thought her career was over when her two shows went off air in a month's time.

Devara Part 1: Saif Ali Khan steals the show as Bhaira in this action-packed movie

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Devara Part 1: Saif Ali Khan steals the show as Bhaira in this action-packed movie

Since making his film debut with Aashik Awara 31 years ago, we have all seen Saif Ali Khan in dramas, love stories, and dramatic parts. When Saif played the role of cunning and cruel Langda Tyagi in Vishal Bhardwaj's Omkara in 2006, his career took a whole new turn.

Exclusive - Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's Palak Sindhwani says makers emotionally blackmailed her,  quits the show

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Exclusive - Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's Palak Sindhwani says makers emotionally blackmailed her, quits the show

TV actress Palak Sindhwani, who became popular as Sonu Bhide in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, has quit the show. The actress told Money Control that she had never breached any agreement and that she tried to resolve everything amicably but the makers emotionally blackmailed her.

Exclusive - Laapataa Ladies' screenwriter Sneha Desai on Big Oscar entry: It is a validation of hard work and creativity

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Exclusive - Laapataa Ladies' screenwriter Sneha Desai on Big Oscar entry: It is a validation of hard work and creativity

Laapataa Ladies' screenwriter Sneha Desai says it feels like a validation of the hard work that they have put in the film, which has been selected as India's official entry for the Oscars 2025.

Tamil actress Malavika Mohanan on Bollywood debut: Industries never really matter – Exclusive

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Tamil actress Malavika Mohanan on Bollywood debut: Industries never really matter – Exclusive

On the eve of the film's release, in an exclusive conversation with Money Control, Malavika opened up about her journey, her approach to acting, and what drew her to her first Bollywood film, Yudhra, opposite Sidhanth Chaturvedi.

Hansal Mehta on The Buckingham Murders performance: Every film's success shouldn't be decided on its box office collection

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Hansal Mehta on The Buckingham Murders performance: Every film's success shouldn't be decided on its box office collection

The Buckingham Murders director Hansal Mehta said he finds it ‘demeaning’ when films are reduced to how much they earn at the box office. In an exclusive interview with Money Control, Hansal Mehta spoke about how the dynamics of movie watching have changed and that there is an alteration in the landscape.

Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video director Raaj Shaandilyaa on working with Rajkummar Rao: I had always wanted to work with him; he is a phenomenal actor

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Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video director Raaj Shaandilyaa on working with Rajkummar Rao: I had always wanted to work with him; he is a phenomenal actor

Ace director Raaj Shaandilyaa, who is returning to the silver screen with his new offering, Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, says the response to the trailer has been amazing, and he is getting calls from everyone in the industry. Starring Rajkummar Rao and Tripti Dimri, the movie is an ode to the 90s era. In an exclusive conversation with Money Control, Raaj said he had always wanted to make a movie in the 90s.

Kareena Kapoor is an underrated and underutilized actor, says The Buckingham Murders director Hansal Mehta – EXCLUSIVE

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Kareena Kapoor is an underrated and underutilized actor, says The Buckingham Murders director Hansal Mehta – EXCLUSIVE

National Award-winning director Hansal Mehta has returned to the silver screen with his new offering, The Buckingham Murders, starring none other than the very gorgeous and talented Kareena Kapoor. In an exclusive conversation with Money Control, Hansal Mehta said that Kareena Kapoor was his first and only choice to play the role of a grieving mother and detective Jaspreet Bhamra.

Exclusive - Parthiv Gohil on Gujarati movie Kutch Express and Manasi Parekh winning National Award: 'We need more conversation around regional cinema'

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Exclusive - Parthiv Gohil on Gujarati movie Kutch Express and Manasi Parekh winning National Award: 'We need more conversation around regional cinema'

In an exclusive interview with MoneyControl, Gohil said he can't be more proud. In the interview, Parthiv Gohil also shared his journey, inspirations, and the impact of this award on regional cinema.

Exclusive - Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's Palak Sindhwani on reports of legal action against her, says 'It’s a rumour, I haven’t breached any contract'

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Exclusive - Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's Palak Sindhwani on reports of legal action against her, says 'It’s a rumour, I haven’t breached any contract'

Reportedly the actress seems to have violated an 'exclusive artist' agreement which has caused damage to her character Sonu, the production house and the broadcasting platform too. Palak dismissed the allegations and said she will find out the truth soon and that she also spoken with Taarak producer Asit Kumar Modi.

‘AI is the future in Bollywood, but human touch cannot go away,' says producer Siddharth Roy Kapur - Exclusive

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‘AI is the future in Bollywood, but human touch cannot go away,' says producer Siddharth Roy Kapur - Exclusive

Siddharth Roy Kapur, producer and founder, Roy Kapur Films, spoke about how AI (artificial intelligence) is the future and that the film industry should also 'embrace and adapt' to it.

Malaika Arora rushes to Mumbai from Pune after father Anil Arora dies by suicide

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Malaika Arora rushes to Mumbai from Pune after father Anil Arora dies by suicide

Actress Malaika Arora, whose father died by suicide in Mumbai at their Bandra residence today morning, has left to be by her mom's side.

Skand Thakur reveals he shot for Khalbali Records before his hit film Article 370 with Yami Gautam – Exclusive

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Skand Thakur reveals he shot for Khalbali Records before his hit film Article 370 with Yami Gautam – Exclusive

Bollywood actor Skand Thakur, who made his big appearance in this year's hit film Article 370, is making his debut as a lead in the new show Khalbali Records.

Laila Majnu, Rehna Hai Tere Dil Me, and more: Bollywood relying on re-releases to stay afloat, reasons why it is good for box office- Exclusive

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Laila Majnu, Rehna Hai Tere Dil Me, and more: Bollywood relying on re-releases to stay afloat, reasons why it is good for box office- Exclusive

Bollywood and other film industries have seen a spate of old classics and big hits re-releasing in theatres recently. And upon their re-release, some movies like Laila Majnu and Jab We Met have done even better business, bringing smiles on the producers’ faces.

IC 814's Patralekhaa on how she bagged the Anubhav Sinha directed series: 'It took me 6 months to convince him' - EXCLUSIVE

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IC 814's Patralekhaa on how she bagged the Anubhav Sinha directed series: 'It took me 6 months to convince him' - EXCLUSIVE

Bollywood actress Patralekhaa, who is playing the role of an air hostess in the Netflix show IC 814: The Kandahar Attack, spoke exclusively to MoneyControl, where she said how she had manifested being part of the show.

Dia Mirza on her role of Editor Shalini in IC 814: Anubhav Sinha tried to use every device to camouflage me – EXCLUSIVE

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Dia Mirza on her role of Editor Shalini in IC 814: Anubhav Sinha tried to use every device to camouflage me – EXCLUSIVE

Bollywood actress Dia Mirza, who is playing the role of a newspaper editor, Shalini, or Sha as she is called in the series IC 814, delved into her role as a journalist. In an exclusive conversation with MoneyControl, she thanked director Anubhav Sinha for giving her such a role and investing so much in her character’s look in the series.

IC 814 director Anubhav Sinha on his web debut, says ‘Everything you see in this series has never been unfolded’ - EXCLUSIVE

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IC 814 director Anubhav Sinha on his web debut, says ‘Everything you see in this series has never been unfolded’ - EXCLUSIVE

Ace director Anubhav Sinha opened about his latest series, IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, and the reason he decided to retell the story to the audience 25 years later.

From Kalki 2898 AD to Maharaja and Phir Ayi Hasseen Dillruba, 4 diverse Indian films trend globally on Netflix this week

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From Kalki 2898 AD to Maharaja and Phir Ayi Hasseen Dillruba, 4 diverse Indian films trend globally on Netflix this week

In a remarkable testament to the diversity and quality of Indian cinema, four distinct films—Kalki 2898 AD, Indian 2, Maharaja, and Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba—have recently secured spots on Netflix's Global Top 10 (Non-English) films list. This achievement highlights not only the global appeal of Indian content but also the impressive range of genres that Indian filmmakers are offering to audiences worldwide.

KBC 16: Contestant Krishna Selukar gets three chances ater ‘Fastest Finger First’ round as a contender in challenger week

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KBC 16: Contestant Krishna Selukar gets three chances ater ‘Fastest Finger First’ round as a contender in challenger week

The latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 begins with rollover contestant Paras Mani Singh. His game begins with question for Rs 1,60,000. He uses audience poll for this: Which of these rivers largely flows in between the Vindhya and the Satpura ranges? A. Kosi, B. Krishna, C. Luni, D. Narmada. He correctly answers option D. In the Super Sandook round, he wins Rs 70,000 and revives his audience poll lifeline.

IC 814's Vijay Varma says playing positive roles isn’t a conscious decision: ‘Not attached to negative or positive’ – Exclusive

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IC 814's Vijay Varma says playing positive roles isn’t a conscious decision: ‘Not attached to negative or positive’ – Exclusive

Bollywood actor Vijay is soon going to be seen in Anubhav Sinha directed series IC814: The Kandahar Hijack. The actor will be seen playing the role of Captain Sharan in the upcoming series. In an exclusive conversation with MoneyControl, Vijay revealed the real reason for saying yes to this role. Working alongside the "avengers of the cast," which include seasoned performers Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapur, Kanwaljit, and Arvind Swamy, is something Vijay said he didn't want to miss.

Angry Young Men director Namrata Rao says Salim-Javed had reservations in the first meeting; Salman Khan was more than happy - Exclusive

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Angry Young Men director Namrata Rao says Salim-Javed had reservations in the first meeting; Salman Khan was more than happy - Exclusive

Namrata Rao, who made her directorial debut with the docuseries Angry Young Men, talked about the reason why she chose Salim Javed for the series and also if there were any restrictions from the family, especially Salman Khan or not. 

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