Entertainment roundup: Alia Bhatt newest YRF super spy; Imtiaz Ali on Amar Singh Chamkila's OTT release; Pulkit-Kriti wedding bells

Alia Bhatt will be the new YRF spy.

Alia Bhatt - Newest super spy in YRF Universe: Alia Bhatt has officially joined the YRF Spy Universe, which includes Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Hrithik Roshan. Alia Bhatt will be playing the role of a super spy in an upcoming action-packed film. She will be sharing the screen with Sharvari Wagh, and together they are touted to portray super-agents. Read More

Radhika Merchant: ‘Shloka, you are the kindest person and I would be completely lost without you’: Nita and Mukesh Ambani's would-be younger daughter-in-law Radhika Merchant thanked her would-be in-laws at her three-day pre-wedding event in March in Jamnagar. Radhika said, “Anant and I are so lucky to have some of the most amazing women on this earth as our influences. Nita Aunty (Nita Ambani) will move heaven and earth for her children. Isha (Isha Ambani Piramal) is our fierce protector and Shloka (Shloka Mehta Ambani) you are the kindest person and I would be completely lost without you.” Read More

Friday OTT releases: What to watch on Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, HoiChoi, Zee 5: From Vijay Sethupathi and Katrina Kaif's unusual pairing in Sriram Raghavan's Merry Christmas to HanuMan and Aishwarya Rajinikanth's Lal Salaam, what to watch on OTT platforms this weekend. Read More

Miss World 2024 - Karan Johar to co-host 71st Miss World finale, with performances by Shaan, Neha Kakkar: The 71st Miss World Finale returned after a gap of 28 years in India, which is a significant moment in the international pageant's history. The finale was held at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai on March 9. Former Miss World Megan Young and filmmaker Karan Johar were the hosts. Read More

Imtiaz Ali - Releasing Amar Singh Chamkila on Netflix to provide cinematic experience for OTT audience: Bollywood filmmaker Imtiaz Ali is currently making headlines for his film based on the life of the late Punjabi singer Amar Singh Chamkila. As the excitement around the movie continues to build, Imtiaz Ali shared his thoughts on the enduring trend of watching films in movie theatres. Recently, Imtiaz Ali recalled hearing statements like 'Bollywood won't survive anymore' multiple times. He mentioned that even when he entered the industry, there were doubts about the survival of theatres. Similar concerns were raised when VCRs and colour television came into existence. However, despite these apprehensions, cinema continued. Read More

Pulkit Samrat and Kriti Kharbanda: Wedding bells in March 2024? From co-stars to life partners: Fukrey actor Pulkit Samrat and his Veerey Ki Wedding co-actor Kriti Kharbanda's love story continues with nuptials in March 2024. Pulkit Samrat and Kriti Kharbanda are all set to get married on March 13, according to a leaked wedding invitation. The couple, who met on the sets of their movie Pagalpanti in 2019, have always been open about their relationship. The digital invitation showcases a beautiful sketch of the couple enjoying a sunset and their beloved pets, along with a heartfelt message that says, 'Can't wait to celebrate with our squad. Love, Pulkit & Kriti.' Read More

What to watch on Prime Video, Zee5, Netflix this April, including Jonathan Nolan's Fallout: April offers gripping originals, beloved classics, and highly anticipated releases. So, expect pulse-pounding thrillers, heartwarming dramas and unforgettable journeys into immersive storytelling, catering to both mainstream and niche interests. Watch Parasyte: The Grey, a Korean sci-fi drama about an alien parasite colonising earth, on Netflix from April 5. On Zee5, don't miss Woh Bhi Din The starring Adarsh Gourav, and Farrey starring Salman Khan’s niece Alizeh Agnihotri. Read More

International Day of Happiness: Actress Shivangi Verma says happiness is a feeling, a state of mind: The International Day of Happiness is celebrated on March 20 every year. This day is observed to promote the importance of happiness, well-being, and mental health. Speaking on the occasion, Shivangi Verma, who was last seen in Control Room, said, “I think every day should be a happiness day. Why is there one particular day to celebrate happiness. Happiness is a feeling, it’s a state of mind for me.” Actor Shivangi Verma, who is known for such films as Pichaikkaran 2 (2023), Black Rose (2020) and Himesh Reshammiya: Terre Pyaar Mein (2021), plays the character of a forensic expert in Yash Patnaik and Mamta Patnaik's TV series Control Room. Read More

Kanchi Singh on making OTT debut with film '3rd October' and her idea of happiness: Kanchi Singh, known for her roles in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and Aur Pyar Ho Gaya, and who is making her OTT debut with 3rd October, co-starring Hiten Tejwani and Sneha Ullal, and who returns to acting after seven years with the film, says, on International Day of Happiness, March 20: “My idea of happiness is to live your life to the fullest. Doing what makes you feel each and every emotion is something I believe in. Spending time with my parents makes me the happiest, and also with my pet rabbit, who is my little bundle of joy, makes me happy.” Read More

'Music has given me the utmost happiness in my life' - Vaishali Made:  Pinga song fame singer Vaishali Made (who co-sung it with Shreya Ghoshal for the film Bajirao Mastani, 2015) says happiness is a feeling like no other. While she stressed that she is the most happy with her loved ones around her, she also said that music brings her joy like no other. “Happiness is all about what you feel and where you find happiness. I feel happy when I am around my loved ones. It is important for me to be around the people who love me, and I love them. And of course, music is the cherry on top. Music has given me the utmost happiness in my life. I never thought about where music could take me. It has been getting better and better,” she said on the occasion of International Day Of Happiness. Read More