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Bollywood 2020: A pandemic, death of an actor and the rise of OTT

Dec 14, 2020, at 04:58 pm

Bollywood in 2020 wilted under the raging pandemic like any other industry. While movie theaters remained out of bound, what shocked the cine-goers is the yearlong news of deaths - from coronavirus to unnatural ones like the demise of Sushant Singh Rajput opening a Pandora's box of movie world open secrets. IBNS-TWF correspondent Supriyo Hazra looks back alphabetically with a heavy heart. 

Sara Ali Khan adds a twist to her Sunday gym session, shares video on Instagram 

Dec 14, 2020, at 06:08 am

Mumbai: Actress Sara Ali Khan added a bit of fun to her daily routine of exercise as she was seen recently dancing on a 90s hit Bollywood track while spending her time in the gym.

Red dress ignites holiday spirit in Sunny Leone 

Dec 14, 2020, at 05:51 am

Mumbai: Holiday spirit was ignited in the heart of actress Sunny Leone after she wore a red dress on Sunday.

'Raees' famed Pakistani actress Mahira Khan tests COVID-19 positive

Dec 13, 2020, at 11:26 pm

Islamabad: Pakistani actress Mahira Khan has tested COVID-19 positive.

Kangana wraps up shooting for Jayalalithaa biopic 'Thalaivi', tweets gratitude to team

Dec 13, 2020, at 07:18 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Actor Kangana Ranaut on Saturday took to Twitter to share with her fans an emotional note as she wrapped up the shooting for her 'ambitious' project 'Thalaivi', a biopic made on former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and veteran politician late J Jayalalithaa.

Amitabh Bachchan shares picture of his youth on social media

Dec 13, 2020, at 02:40 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Acting legend Amitabh Bachchan turned the clock back to share a few pictures from his younger days on social media.

Playing Bama's role highly challenging: Actor Sabyasachi Chowdhury

Dec 12, 2020, at 06:28 pm

A self-confessed introvert with limited PR skills, actor Sabyasachi Chowdhury ditched a corporate job for a more treacherous profession like acting, and eventually giving up on his doctoral degree. After a dull start, he has struck a chord with his latest, Mahapith Tarapith, where he essays the role of Sadhok Bamakhyapa. The actor discusses his life and craft in an exclusive chat with IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity

I cherish, remember every time we met in vivid details: Shah Rukh Khan wishes Dilip Kumar on birthday 

Dec 12, 2020, at 03:14 pm

Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan wished veteran actor Dilip Kumar on his 98th birthday and said he remembers every moment he met him with vivid details.

Rajinikanth turns 70, PM Modi wishes him

Dec 12, 2020, at 02:43 pm

Chennai: Southern megastar Rajinikanth turned 70 as Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished him on Twitter on Saturday.

Tamil TV actor Chitra's mother accuses son-in-law of murdering her daughter, wants probe

Dec 12, 2020, at 04:08 am

Chennai/INBNS: Tamil TV star Chitra's husband was on Friday questioned by the police for the second consecutive day after the actor's mother accused him of beating her daughter to death.

Choreographer Remo D'Souza suffers heart attack, admitted to hospital

Dec 12, 2020, at 03:31 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Famous celebrity choreographer and director Remo D'souza was on Friday admitted to a hospital after he suffered a heart attack.

Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Rakul start filming Mayday, movie to release in 2022

Dec 11, 2020, at 10:42 pm

Mumbai: Actors Amitabh Bachchan, Rakul Preet Singh and Ajay Devgn will soon feature together in a Bollywood movie titled Mayday.

Bollywood actress Neetu Kapoor tests COVID-19 negative

Dec 11, 2020, at 10:31 pm

Mumbai: Veteran Bollywood actress Neetu Kapoor has tested negative for COVID-19, her daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni announced on Friday.

Throwback Friday: Kareena Kapoor Khan shares adorable picture on Instagram with hubby 'Saif-haven'

Dec 11, 2020, at 09:34 pm

Mumbai: Bollywood beauty Kareena Kapoor Khan considers her husband Saif Ali Khan as 'Saif-haven'.

Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Rakul Preet Singh begin shooting for Mayday in Hyderabad

Dec 11, 2020, at 07:36 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actors Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn and Rakul Preet Singh began the shooting for Hindi film Mayday in Hyderabad on Friday.

'3 years of us and very soon, 3 of us': Mom-to-be Anushka's message to Virat Kohli on marriage anniversary

Dec 11, 2020, at 04:46 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actor-producer Anushka Sharma's third marriage anniversary seemed to be even more special as she and her cricketer husband Virat Kohli are soon to become proud parents.

Taylor Swift unveils ninth studio album 'Evermore'

Dec 11, 2020, at 04:32 pm

Los Angeles: Iconic singer Taylor Swift on Friday unveiled her new studio album 'Evermore'.

Dilip Kumar turns 98, wife Saira Banu reveals no big celebration this year

Dec 11, 2020, at 02:55 pm

Mumbai: Veteran Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar, who has won hearts of millions with his brilliant acting skills displayed in several hit movies, turned 98 on Friday.

Abhishek Bachchan starrer Bob Biswas wraps up shooting in Kolkata

Dec 11, 2020, at 12:05 am

Mumbai/IBNS: The shooting for actor Abhishek Bachchan starrer Bob Biswas ended in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Literia Insight announces its next short film Parchhai

Dec 10, 2020, at 06:58 pm

Since ages movies have been one of the most important forms of art. Every human being irrespective of their societal strata feels connected and relatable with movies.

Popular Tamil TV actor Chitra found dead in hotel room near Chennai

Dec 10, 2020, at 04:09 am

Chennai/IBNS: A popular Tamil television actor, Chitra, was found dead in a hotel outside Chennai on Wednesday. 

Coolie No. 1: Varun Dhawan and Sara Ali Khan recreate 90s magic with 'Husn Hai Suhanaa'

Dec 09, 2020, at 09:52 pm

Mumbai: The 90s magic is back on screen as Varun Dhawan and Sara Ali Khan recreated 'Husn Hai Suhaana' track for their upcoming movie Coolie No. 1.

Kriti Sanon tests Covid-19 positive, quarantined

Dec 09, 2020, at 05:06 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actor Kriti Sanon has become the latest film personality to get infected with Novel Coronavirus or Covid-19.

Amazon Prime Video unveils trailer of Unpasued

Dec 08, 2020, at 11:02 pm

Mumbai: Amazon Prime Video on Tuesday unveiled the trailer of Unpaused an anthology of five Hindi short films filmed during the pandemic and featuring stories about New Beginnings.

TV actor Divya Bhatnagar dies of Covid at 34

Dec 07, 2020, at 09:56 pm

Mumbai/UNI: TV actor Divya Bhatnagar, who was tested positive for COVID-19 last month, passed away on Monday. She was 34.

Alia Bhatt joins shooting of SS Rajamouli's RRR. See pics

Dec 07, 2020, at 09:00 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt on Monday joined the shooting of SS Rajamouli's film RRR.

Bollywood beauty Katrina Kaif welcomes winter season

Dec 07, 2020, at 07:02 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actor Katrina Kaif seems to be enjoying the onset of the winter season in the country.

Anushka Sharma praises India's series winning performance in Australia with 'heart' emoji

Dec 07, 2020, at 03:46 pm

Mumbai: Actress Anushka Sharma praised Indian team's T20 series winning performance in Australia.

Sonakshi Sinha is the perfect waterbaby in latest Instagram image 

Dec 06, 2020, at 10:20 pm

Mumbai: Sonakshi Sinha looks a perfect waterbaby as she shared a throwback image of herself from her recent Maldives trip on Instagram for her fans on Sunday.

Maldives diaries: Hina Khan looks stunning in seabeach image

Dec 05, 2020, at 10:18 pm

Male: Maldives seems to be one of the hottest vacation destinations for all Bollywood stars now and actress Hina Khan recently posted her holiday pictures on Instagram on Saturday for her fans.