Charu Shankar

Charu Shankar, who played Ranbir Kapoor's mother in 'Animal', recently portrayed Ananya Pandey's mother in 'Chand Mera Dil'. She discussed her role as a single mother and Bharatanatyam dancer, sharing a humorous anecdote about their cooking struggles. Shankar also reflected on her positive experiences working with the cast of 'Animal', including Ranbir Kapoor and Anil Kapoor.

Aarav and Chandni's engineering college romance blossoms into marriage and parenthood, but faces challenges including a physical altercation and separation. Despite heartbreak and Chandni's engagement to another, their shared love for daughter Kavya and personal growth leads to a hopeful reunion, showcasing evolved individuals ready to co-parent and pursue ambitions.

Neetha Shetty to play Man Bai in EPIC TV.

While Ranbir Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna, Anil Kapoor and Triptii Dimri have been winning accolades for their stellar performances, let's meet the film's lesser-known ladies who have also left a lasting impression on the audience in the Sandeep Reddy Vanga directorial Animal.

Charu Shankar reflects on playing Jyothi in 'Animal' and its success. She shares insights into her diverse roles, including comedy in 'Crew' and portraying Indira Gandhi in 'Rocket Boys'. Her upcoming film, 'Binny and Family', resonates with her personal experiences. Charu also recounts amusing anecdotes from the set.

'Revisiting The Epics', an hour-long play, was recently staged in the capital. The play, which saw a unique blend of poetry, dance and narrative, starred artistes like Tom Alter, charu shankar, Chander Khanna and Bhavini Misra.

Much has been written about an upcoming show on Empress Mehrunissa, better known as Empress Noor Jehan

Tara Dsouza of Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge fame to debut on television.

Anjum Sharma of Slumdog Millionaire and David fame is all set for his TV debut with Tara Dsouza.

Mythological and historical shows are here to rule the small screen and garner TRPs like no other.

In an exclusive interview with ETimes, actress charu shankar opened up about 'Rocket Boys 2, bonding with her co-stars, her upcoming projects, and more.

Varun Dhawan and Natasha Dalal, who welcomed their baby girl on June 3, are savoring parenthood. Varun's niece, Anjini Dhawan, who will debut in Binny and Family, noted the baby resembles Varun. She advised the newborn to simply be herself. Binny and Family releases on September 20, 2024.

Uday Tikekar to play Akbar in EPIC TV's next, Mallika.

SonyLIV on Sunday announced that the much awaited second season of its popular series 'Rocket Boys' will arrive on the streaming platform in March. The streamer posted the teaser of the upcoming chapter on its official YouTube page.

After many television serials and books, it was the turn of theatre artiste Shivani Wazir Pasrich to be inspired by the epic Mahabharat.

Varun Dhawan's niece, Anjini Dhawan, is set to debut in Bollywood with 'Binny and Family,' directed by Ssanjay Tripaathi. The film stars Pankaj Kapur and portrays intergenerational family relationships. Featuring an ensemble cast, the movie is scheduled for release on August 30. The first look poster was unveiled on July 29.

Charu Shankar discusses the changing landscape of Bollywood and the success of her latest film, 'Animal'. She reflects on the increasing prominence of web shows and the shift in audience preferences, highlighting the unintended impact of COVID-19. Charu also shares memorable moments from working with actors like Irrfan Khan and Jim Sarbh, emphasizing the lessons she learned from their talent. Additionally, she mentions her upcoming projects, including the film 'Binni and Family'.

Charu Shankar, who portrays Animal's mother in the film, shares her experience of joining the cast and collaborating with director Sandeep Reddy Vanga. She also discusses her role as Jyoti, a character who foresees the outrageous limits of love in the film. Charu praises Sandeep's focus on storytelling and her collaboration with Anil Kapoor, who plays her husband in the movie. She mentions her preparation for the role and bonding with Rashmika Mandanna on set.

Bollywood is known for hosting cast parties, be it before or after the film’s release. But, Shivani Wazir Pasrich decided to be a little hatke, and she hosted a cast party for her upcoming play.

Shivjeet Kullar hosted a party for guests coming to attend the last show of his play Shiva Calling.

Ranbir Kapoor's recent film 'Animal' has received both positive reviews and criticism for being misogynistic. In an old video interview with Film Companion, Ranbir discusses his value system and expresses his avoidance of misogynistic films. He mentions not being a part of films like 'Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar' by Luv Ranjan. Ranbir is conscious of the kind of roles he takes on and refuses to belittle society.

Deepika Amin, Kavin Dave, Omkar Kapoor, Major Bikramjeet Kanwarpal and to feature in the serial.

Sandeep Reddy Vanga discusses faults in theatrical version and dissatisfaction with certain aspects of 'Animal'. He notes discrepancies in song, makeup, and costume, and sound quality issues due to managing multiple language releases. He reveals struggles with sound checks in Chennai and efforts to address identified issues in the upcoming OTT version. Vanga expresses regret over trimming runtime and confirms intention to restore minutes in the revised version.

Actor Rajesh Kumar revealed a shocking incident from his early career while shooting for the TV show Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya. Co-star Manohar Singh unexpectedly slapped him hard during the filming of an intense scene. This was intended to teach Rajesh to not rely on alcohol to portray an intoxicated character. Despite the unexpected slap, the veteran actor immediately apologized.

Filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga recently revealed that he wanted to replace Parineeti Chopra with Rashmika Mandanna in 'Animal' opposite Ranbir Kapoor. He also expressed his desire to cast Parineeti as Preeti in 'Kabir Singh'. Sandeep explained that he couldn't see Geetanjali, the character, in Parineeti and preferred instinct over auditions when it comes to casting. Despite feeling disheartened, Parineeti understood the reasons behind his decision. 'Kabir Singh' starred Kiara Advani opposite Shahid Kapoor.

Triptii Dimri's popularity on Instagram has skyrocketed after her intimate scene with Ranbir Kapoor in 'Animal'. Her followers on the platform have doubled within three days of the film's release, reaching over 1.3 million. The film, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, explores the dynamics of a father-son relationship in a crime-filled backdrop. Despite competing with 'Sam Bahadur', 'Animal' has been a commercial success at the box office.

The official trailer for 'Binny and Family' has been unveiled, marking Anjini Dhawan’s Bollywood debut. The film, focusing on generational clashes and family dynamics, stars Pankaj Kapur and Himani Shivpuri as her grandparents. With humor and emotional moments, the movie is set to release on August 30.

Freed at last: ‘What would you ask for if you get only one last chance’ asked the cast of 'Shiva Calling', a play by Shivjeet Kullar in association with The Times of India.

Ranbir Kapoor's film 'Animal' has become a blockbuster, grossing over USD 24.445 million at the overseas box office. This achievement makes him the second-highest-grossing actor in the international market, trailing behind Shah Rukh Khan. 'Animal' has surpassed the collections of international releases like 'Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds' and 'Snakes and Napoleon'. The film is expected to continue its success and is projected to surpass USD 30 million in the coming days.