Entertainment LIVE Blog: Fighter Crosses 100 Cr In India, Munawar Faruqui Lifts BB17 Trophy

Ashutosh Gowariker, who has been honored with the ‘Medal of St. Tropez’, expressed his excitement. "I want to thank Ms. Sylvie Siri, Mayor of Saint-Tropez, for this honour and I look forward to contributing towards strengthening the bond between the cultural and cinema industries of France and India. Screening Swades at NIRVANA will be an absolute pleasure and I am looking forward to interacting with all the cinema enthusiasts in the beautiful city of Saint-Tropez," he said in a statement.

Vardhan Puri and Avika Gor’s romantic thriller titled Bloody Ishq recently went on floors. The film has been directed by Vikram Bhatt & written by Mahesh Bhatt. The release date is expected to be announced soon.

Singer Guru Randhawa is all set to make his Bollywood debut in Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay. The film stars Saiee Manjrekar as the leading lady. It is a family entertainer that also stars Anupam Kher and Ila Arun. Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay's teaser poster looks quite fun, with a symbol of love, the Taj Mahal, in the backdrop. After the film's teaser poster, the teaser will be released tomorrow. The Guru Randhawa and Saiee Manjrekar starrer is a heartwarming family comedy with a touch of drama! It is brought to us by Mach Films and Amit Bhatia. Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay stars the electrifying Guru Randhawa and the charming Saiee Manjrekar, with the legendary Anupam Kher adding his magic. This PAN India release, hitting theatres on February 16th, 2024, promises to tickle your funny bone and touch your heart with its lighthearted journey. Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay is directed by G. Ashok and produced by Amit and Laveena Bhatia.

Mahesh Babu recently opened up about his deep emotional connection with Sudarshan Theatre, a place he frequented with his late father, Krishna. Adding to the sentiment, Sudarshan Theatre has not only been a repository of cherished memories but has also carved its name in the annals of record-breaking success. In a remarkable turn of events, Mahesh's Sankranthi release, "Guntur Kaaram," achieved a significant milestone on its 17th day of release. The film has soared to become the fastest ₹1 Cr grosser in Sudarshan 35MM, breaking all previous records. At the same time, it is 7th ₹1 crore grosser for the actor at this particular theatre. With a stellar performance at the box office on its 17th day, "Guntur Kaaram" has etched its name in cinematic history, securing its position as the fastest-ever 1Cr grosser. The movie's outstanding success further cements Mahesh Babu's legacy as a powerhouse in the film industry. Including the worldwide box office, Guntur Kaaram collected ₹250 crore gross and is still running successfully.

Filmmaker Aanand L Rai proudly introduced the dynamic duo of Nakhrewaalii, Ansh Duggal, and Pragati Srivastava in a dazzling red carpet debut. The red carpet spectacle was a testament to the beginning of Ansh and Pragati's enchanting journey in Bollywood, capturing the attention of fans and media alike. As the trio posed for the cameras, the debutants radiated confidence and charm, setting the stage for what promises to be a remarkable cinematic journey. Aanand L Rai's commitment to fostering new talent was evident, and the industry eagerly anticipates the duo's on-screen magic under the esteemed banner of Colour Yellow Productions.

After ruling the box office with massive successes in 2023, Zee Studios have now dominated the winners' list at the recently concluded Filmfare Awards! Rani Mukerji's portrayal in 'Mrs.Chatterjee Vs. Norway,' led her to win the coveted 'Best Actor - Critic's' Meanwhile, the film '12th Fail' clinched five awards in the categories of 'Best Director - Vidhu Vinod Chopra,' 'Best Film,' ',Best Actor Critic's - Vikrant Massey,' 'Best Screenplay - Vidhu Vinod Chopra,' and for 'Best Editing - Jaskunwar Singh Kohli and Vidhu Vinod Chopra.' Besides these, Manoj Bajpayee's 'Joram' won 'Best Film - Critic's' and 'Best Story - Devashish Makhija.' Zee Studios, as the production house behind these accomplishments, is likely to be commended for its consistent commitment to delivering impactful and award-winning films, solidifying its position in the entertainment industry.

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt won Best Actor awards for their remarkable performances in Animal and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, respectively. Reacting to their win, Ranbir’s mom, Neetu Kapoor, congratulated the couple, as it also marked the second occasion when they both received these prestigious accolades together. Hours ago, he took to social media to share a message for the couple. Neetu shared a new pic from the event along with a throwback picture from the 2019 Filmfare Awards. "I secretly prayed n wished a repeat of 2019 (Sanju razi ) so happy it happened again!!! Congratulations both of you. Proud very very proud," she wrote.

Hollywood actor Robert De Niro shared how it feels to become a father at the age of 80. In May 2023, the actor welcomed his seventh child, daughter Gia, at the age of 79, with his partner Tiffany Chen. In an interview with AARP, De Niro said, "Everything that I'm consumed with or worried about or this and that just goes away when I look at her. So, that in itself is wondrous. But she has a very sweet kind of way of looking at you and just taking you in... So I don't know where it's going to go with her later when she gets older but she's thinking and she's observing everything and watching. It's really interesting. So, you know, I'm an 80-year-old dad and it's great and I want to be around for as long as I can to... enjoy her,” he added.

Netflix is all set to release its documentary "The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth" on February 23. The documentary, for which the streamer has collaborated with MakeMake and India Today Group, promises to peel back the layers of the sensational murder of Sheena Bora and the subsequent arrest of Bora's sister and media executive, Indrani Mukerjea. Mukerjea and her husband, media tycoon Peter Mukerjea, were arrested in 2015. The docu-series features Indrani Mukerjea, her children - Vidhie Mukherjea and Mikhail Bora, veteran journalists, and lawyers, spotlighting dysfunctional family dynamics and complex motivations, the streamer said in a release. Helmed by Shaana Levy and Uraaz Bahl, it is produced by Terry Leonard and also features Ranjeet Sangle and journalist Rajdeep Sardesai.

Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui won the 17th season of Bigg Boss. Post lifting the trophy, Munawar dropped a pic with Salman Khan holding the trophy on his Instagram page and wrote, “Bohot Bohot shukriya janta aapke pyaar aur support ke liye aakhir kar trophy Dongri aa hi gayi (thank you my fans for all the love and support. Finally the trophy is here). Special thanks to bade Bhai @beingsalmankhan sir for all your guidance. Saari ‘Munawar ki janta aur Munawar ke warrior’ ka dil se shukriya (thanks to all of my fans from the bottom of my heart).” Munawar took home a cash prize of ₹50 lakh and a car.

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt grooved together to the song Jamal Kudu from Ranbir's film Animal at the 69th Filmfare Awards, which took place in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on Sunday. A video of them nailing the song’s hook step by balancing a glass on their heads from the event has surfaced on social media. At the end, Ranbir didn't miss planting a kiss on Alia’s cheek.

Popular stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui was announced on Sunday as the winner of the reality show "Bigg Boss" season 17, beating actor Abhishek Kumar through live voting. Superstar Ajay Devgn served as a special guest on the last episode of the latest season that aired on Colors channel. The first contestant to be evicted in the finale from the "Bigg Boss" house was Arun. He was followed by Ankita and Mannara. "Bigg Boss" host and superstar Salman Khan announced Faruqui as the winner, who took home a cash prize of Rs 50 lakh and a car. Many had predicted Faruqui's win on social media.

Siddharth Anand's directorial, aerial action drama Fighter crossed the ₹100 crore mark in India on day 4, Sunday. The film attained the feast in its opening weekend itself. According to Sacnilk.com, Fighter has collected an estimated ₹118 crore net in India within four days of its release. The film was released on January 25 and stars Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Karan Singh Grover, and Akshay Oberoi in important roles. All actors play Indian Air Force officers in Fighter, which revolves around the Pulwama attack.

The 69th edition of the Filmfare Awards 2024 took place on Sunday in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Bollywood power couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt dominated the ceremony as they bagged top honours for their performances in films released last year. Kapoor was named Best Actor for his performance in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s controversial Animal, while Alia won Best Actress in a leading role for Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.