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Ajay Devgn, Taapsee Pannu, Abhishek Bachchan hopeful 2021 would bring back the big screen experience
Hindustan Times | By Rishabh Suri, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 05, 2021 11:23 AM IST
Actors such as Ajay Devgn, Ananya Panday, Taapsee Pannu and Abhishek Bachchan talk to uss about why they are looking forward to the theatrical experience in 2021.
Ayushmann Khurrana: Content landscape has been changed by the pandemic, the industry has to make superlative cinema to pull people back to the theatres
Hindustan Times | By Juhi Chakraborty
UPDATED ON DEC 28, 2020 01:24 PM IST
2020 saw Khurrana play the role of a gay man on screen in Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan. He also had a direct-to-digital release with Gulabo Sitabo.
“At 22, I was confused, scared and worried,” says actor Gulshan Grover
Hindustan Times | By Veenu Singh
UPDATED ON DEC 27, 2020 07:37 AM IST
The actor gets nostalgic about working towards being an actor, his Dilliwaali girlfriend and being broke at 22
NIEM completes 20 years of service in the events and entertainment industry
UPDATED ON DEC 22, 2020 05:50 PM IST
NIEM has given skilled event managers and raised the standard of events in our country and gave a very dynamic and elite outlook to events in India.
Saba Saudagar: There are a lot of people to misguide you and take advantage of you
Hindustan Times | By Juhi Chakraborty
UPDATED ON OCT 16, 2020 12:09 PM IST
Actor Saba Saudagar, who has starred in web series Booo Sabki Phategi, Gandi Baat, feels that the key for everyone is to not get lured by short cuts.
Taapsee Pannu on resuming work amid pandemic: We can’t be so paranoid that it starts to hamper our work
Hindustan Times | By Juhi Chakraborty
UPDATED ON OCT 15, 2020 07:31 PM IST
Actor Taapsee Pannu wrapped up shooting of her Tamil film in the outskirts of Jaipur, believes that sitting at home and over thinking about the situation isn’t a solution to all the question one has about the pandemic.
Sharad Kelkar: I don’t believe in the insider and outsider theory, it doesn’t exist for me
Hindustan Times | By Shreya Mukherjee, New Delhi
UPDATED ON OCT 13, 2020 05:59 PM IST
Actor Sharad Kelkar says it’s good to be rejected sometimes, so that you understand the value of success.
Sana Khan purges Instagram timeline, deletes every shred of evidence tying her to showbiz
Hindustan Times | By HT Entertainment Desk
UPDATED ON OCT 09, 2020 02:58 PM IST
Sana Khan, best known or having appeared in Bigg Boss 6 and Salman Khan’s Jai Ho, has deleted every last shred of evidence tying her to showbiz, after announcing her retirement from the film business.
Bigg Boss 14 complete list of contestants: Who stands rejected, who has entered Bigg Boss house
By HT Entertainment Desk, New Delhi
UPDATED ON OCT 04, 2020 07:17 AM IST
Bigg Boss 14 complete list of contestants: In a new twist, four contestants - Rubina Dilaik, Nishant Singh Malkani, Jaan Kumar Sanu and Sara Gurpal - have been rejected.
Ranvir Shorey: ‘A group of people always defends the unfair practices in Bollywood’
PUBLISHED ON SEP 19, 2020 12:06 PM IST
Ranvir Shorey slams a group of ‘7-8 people’ who have always come ‘sideline’ issues whenever someone tries to address unfair practices in the film industry. He adds that people avoid speaking about it because they fear they will not be allowed to work.
Kavita Kaushik: Social media is the worst drug, look at the language, threats, abuses being hurled at people, judgements being passed
Hindustan Times | By Shreya Mukherjee, New Delhi
UPDATED ON SEP 17, 2020 11:37 AM IST
Actor Kavita Kaushik says Sushant Singh Rajput’s death case is going all over the place and far from reaching a conclusion, and the narratives have moved from mental health, then nepotism, insider-outsider debate and now to drugs.
Grant relief package to entertainment industry: Nusrat Jahan in Lok Sabha
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
PUBLISHED ON SEP 16, 2020 05:15 PM IST
It was recently rumoured that cinema halls would reopen from October 1 under strict guidelines. The Centre, however, has debunked the claim and said that no decision in this regard has been taken yet.
Parliament monsoon session: Jaya Bachchan asks govt to support film industry
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON SEP 15, 2020 11:30 AM IST
She said in Parliament that the government must stand by the entertainment industry at a time when it is being unfairly targeted because of the actions of a few people
Stand-up comic Zakir Khan performs at Chitkara University’s ‘Funky Friday’ event
Hindustan Times/Chandigarh | By HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON SEP 12, 2020 04:52 PM IST
The ‘Funky Friday’ initiative involves performances and interaction with youth icons every week in an e-format
Mandira Bedi flaunts her love for beads and killer abs in latest glamorous photoshoot
Hindustan Times, Delhi | By Zarafshan Shiraz
UPDATED ON SEP 11, 2020 03:45 PM IST
Mandira Bedi raises the bar of ethnic fashion and effortlessly juggles Friday vibes, fitness and sartorial elegance all at once in these glamorous pictures
Digitalisation of music was meant to democratize access to it: Sona
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By Navneet Vyasan
UPDATED ON SEP 07, 2020 04:49 PM IST
Sona Mohapatra says the practice of buying likes and viewership is a dishonest marketing fraud that needs to be tackled
Anuj Chuke is the event manager who’s creating the right buzz
PUBLISHED ON AUG 31, 2020 02:15 PM IST
Working with this belief, Anuj is continuously breaking down the basic of his work and carrying out his work as a famous artist manager, model coordinator, fashion-show organizer and campaign designer.
Is this an end of star system in this OTT era? Industry experts weigh in
Hindustan Times | By Juhi Chakraborty
UPDATED ON AUG 30, 2020 12:44 PM IST
With no box office numbers to lean on, the focus may shift from a film’s star to its story and content.
Producer Sandeep Agarwal on success, Bollywood and his journey as an outsider
PUBLISHED ON AUG 28, 2020 05:50 PM IST
Sandeep has worked upon more than 80 Bollywood projects like Bajrangi Bhaijan, Dabangg, Tanu Weds Manu, Crime Patrol, Ajab Prem Ki Gazab Kahani, to name a few.
Every idea should be open to critique, even religion: Sona Mohapatra
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By Navneet Vyasan
UPDATED ON AUG 14, 2020 06:01 PM IST
Singer Sona Mohapatra lists the changes she’d like see in the country on the eve of its 74th Independence Day
Sandhya Mridul: Insider vs outsider was supposed to be a debate, not an ugly witch hunting battle
Hindustan Times | By Juhi Chakraborty
UPDATED ON AUG 12, 2020 03:18 PM IST
Actor Sandhya Mridul, however, doesn’t deny the problems that exist in the film industry about prejudices, something which she herself has faced.
There is a dark side in every industry, not just entertainment: Tinaa Dattaaa
HT Mumbai | By Kavita Awaasthi
UPDATED ON AUG 10, 2020 06:03 PM IST
Tinaa Dattaaa talks about dealing with fame and her new web series
It is a scary time to start shooting: Shruti Haasan
HT Mumbai | By Nishad Neelambaran
UPDATED ON AUG 02, 2020 11:27 PM IST
The actor also talks about nepotism and favouritism in the industry, adds that “I understand the value my surname holds”
Swastika Mukherjee on Sushant Singh Rajput’s death: I’m against agenda driven conversations; can’t sell my points of view based on someone’s demise
Hindustan Times | By Shreya Mukherjee, New Delhi
UPDATED ON AUG 03, 2020 11:17 AM IST
Actor Swastika Mukherjee, who has worked with Sushant Singh Rajput in Dil Bechara and Byomkesh Bakshy!, says his energy was infectious, and that she is yet to come to terms with his demise.
Aftab Shivdasani happy to be back on set: Not working for a long time did get frustrating
Hindustan Times | By Juhi Chakraborty
UPDATED ON JUL 24, 2020 04:54 PM IST
Actor Aftab Shivdasani shares that while work is still the same, there were alterations and adjustments that he had to make while on set.
Breathe actor Saiyami Kher: I am privileged, can afford to not resume work immediately
Hindustan Times | By Juhi Chakraborty
UPDATED ON JUL 24, 2020 04:49 PM IST
Actor Saiyami Kher feels there’s no harm in waiting out for a bit, especially for those who can afford to do so.
Priyanka Chopra shares Miss India video, says she never expected to win: ‘I was supposed to go back and give board exams’
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Entertainment Desk
UPDATED ON JUL 24, 2020 08:32 AM IST
Priyanka Chopra shared moments from her winning the Miss India pageant and revealed how her journey in the entertainment industry began.
Harman Abrawan aims to rise higher in entertainment industry
UPDATED ON JUL 23, 2020 08:23 PM IST
19-year-old Harman Abrawan started his career in modelling from the age of 17 and he has walked the ramp for top designers like Himani Arora, Shruti Jamwal and many others.
No work for the elderly in Covid times?: Kanwaljit getting replaced on a show poses a question mark on the future of senior actors
Hindustan Times | By Juhi Chakraborty
UPDATED ON JUL 17, 2020 08:13 PM IST
With the new shooting guidelines in place not allowing actors and crew above the age of 65 to be present on a set, everyone is now left with a big question of whether older actors have a right to earn the livelihood or not? We talk to Aruna Irani, Govind Namdev, Nafisa Ali Sodhi among others to know their take.
Bollywood film promotions in the Covid times: Innovation is the key, feel experts
Hindustan Times | By Juhi Chakraborty
UPDATED ON JUL 15, 2020 08:15 PM IST
When movies finally do release, in theatres or on the web, creating a buzz will now be a challenge.