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After a 13-year gap, Kiran Rao returned with 'laapataa ladies' and is now working on multiple projects, including a supernatural horror, a noir, and a comedy-drama. She admits being overly cautious has slowed her down, wishes she could match Rohit Shetty's pace, and names Nagraj Manjule as her favourite filmmaker.

Naga Chaitanya's upcoming mystical adventure thriller, 'Vrushakarma', directed by Karthik Dandu, is reportedly facing a potential delay from its initial August-October release window. The film, which boasts extensive visual effects and fantasy elements, is said to be moving towards a December 2026 theatrical debut due to extended post-production work. Shooting for the project is nearly complete.

Ravi Kishan reflects on his decision to step away from Bollywood at a time when Bhojpuri cinema lacked acceptance and recognition. The actor looks back at his efforts to change perceptions around the industry, his belief in its potential, and his role in helping it gain wider respect. While acknowledging the progress Bhojpuri cinema has made today, he believes there is still work to be done, particularly in writing, filmmaking and music, as he now sets his sights on creating a Bhojpuri film worthy of national recognition.

Aamir Khan has often spoken about the emotional investment he puts into his films, and the superstar has once again opened up about how deeply failures affect him. Known as Bollywood’s ‘Mr Perfectionist,’ Aamir revealed that he goes into a phase of emotional distress for months whenever one of his films fails at the box office. Interestingly, just a week ago, Aamir’s son Junaid Khan had also spoken about how the actor was struggling to deal with the poor performance of Ek Din. The film marked Sai Pallavi's Bollywood debut.

Naga Chaitanya's upcoming mystical thriller, 'Vrushakarma,' has completed a significant Rajasthan schedule. The film, featuring extensive CGI and VFX, promises a unique cinematic experience. Chaitanya plays a treasure hunter, and the movie is nearing completion, with a release eyed between August and October. The makers are confident in delivering an unprecedented mythical thriller.

Ruchi Gujjar made a striking statement at Cannes by wearing a traditional Rajputi poshak and ghunghat, sparking widespread debate. Her choice, intended to represent pride and not silence, challenged conventional red carpet glamour and ignited discussions on tradition, women's freedom, and cultural identity, resonating with recent conversations in Indian pop culture.

Screenwriter, dialogue writer and lyricist Divy Nidhi Sharma, known for projects like Freedom at Midnight, Heeramandi, laapataa ladies and Anupamaa, speaks about navigating television, OTT and films as a writer in today’s fast-evolving entertainment landscape. From discussing creative fatigue in television to the lack of recognition for writers, Divy shares his perspective on storytelling, audience engagement and the growing opportunities for writers today. He also opens up about his current projects, including the upcoming film Nayi-Naveli and director R. S. Prasanna’s next venture.

Pratibha Ranta on her style mantra as she walked the ramp at Bombay Times Fashion week and the dating buzz around Rohit Saraf.

Naga Chaitanya's recent portrayal in 'Thandel' earned him the Best Actor (Telugu) award at the Indian National Cinema Academy Awards. He expressed deep gratitude for the film, which brought the stories of Srikakulam fishermen to life and became a massive box office success. The actor also acknowledged the director, cast, and crew for their contributions to this memorable project.

Priya Kansara’s experience on Project Hail Mary highlights the joy of collaborative filmmaking. Her journey from molecular biology student to voicing a key character opposite Ryan Gosling shows her willingness to embrace new challenges.

Despite a recent leak, 'Jana Nayagan' is moving forward with its release plans, with producers meeting distributors to finalize a late April theatrical strategy. The film, starring Thalapathy Vijay, is expected to receive censor clearance soon, paving the way for an intensified promotional campaign and a global release on April 30th.

Actor-politician Ravi Kishan met Punjabi sensation Guru Randhawa, whom he described as a "sweet soul." He went on to praise the singer for his writing and singing, and wished him success for his India tour.

Behind the lens of the blockbuster 'Dhurandhar', Vikash Nowlakha has emerged not just as a cinematographer but as the 'essence' of the film, a sentiment echoed by director Aditya Dhar and star Ranveer Singh. Sing praised Nowlakha's 'rock-solid dedication' that has been crucial to the project, while his colleagues noted his peaceful approach and resolute focus.

Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao's 'laapataa ladies' has shown resilience at the box office, earning Rs 90 lakhs on Saturday, totaling Rs 7.55 crore in nine days. The film, starring new talents and experienced actors, has benefited from word of mouth publicity and unique promotional strategies, despite facing tough competition.

Shahana Goswami discusses the journey of 'laapataa ladies' to the Oscars and its elimination. Despite not making the cut, the film received significant attention and praise. Goswami reflects on the selection process and appreciates the recognition of South Asian women's work. She is thankful for the film's impact and its success on OTT platforms.

Salman Khan gets schooled for calling 'laapataa ladies' Kiran Rao's debut movie. The actor deleted his tweet and dropped a fresh new one now after a day. Netizens pulled out of a photo of him attending the screening of Kiran's debut 'Dhobi Ghat' in 2011.

laapataa ladies, starring Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Chhaya Kadam, and Ravi Kishan, earned Rs 6.7 crore. The film is directed by Kiran Rao and backed by Aamir Khan.

'Doubtwa' song from Kiran Rao's 'laapataa ladies' is out!

Filmmaker Kiran Rao's next directorial venture 'laapataa ladies' will have a theatrical release on March 3 next year, the makers announced on Wednesday. The comedy-drama is Rao's second feature film after 2011's 'Dhobi Ghat'.

Kiran expressed gratitude for Aamir's support throughout the production of laapataa ladies. Despite their personal differences, Aamir has been supportive of Kiran's endeavors and allowed her space to direct and produce the film. Kiran emphasized that she still feels connected to Aamir Khan Productions and values his input in their creative endeavors.