Chennai, Aug 7 (IANS) The Madras High Court on Thursday directed the Tamil Nadu police to ensure adequate protection for theatres screening the Vijay Deverakonda-starrer Kingdom, in response to threats and disruptions reportedly orchestrated by members of Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK). Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy issued the directive while disposing of a writ petition filed by SSI Production, which holds the theatrical distribution rights for the film in Tamil Nadu. The petitioner alleged that …

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Singer Laqshay Kapoor has joined forces with actress Sonal Chauhan to deliver a heartfelt romantic melody in the form of the song “Aisi Jannat”. Presented by T-Series, the romantic track has been crooned by Laqshya, with Sonal enhancing the music video with her charismatic presence. Scored by composer duo Meet Bros, “Aisi Jannat” enjoys lyrics penned by Youngveer.Both Laqshay and Sonal bring the emotions of the song to life through simple, innocent moments of love.Talking ab…

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Movie buffs have been counting the days for the release of Rajinikanth’s “Coolie” ever since learning that Bollywood heartthrob Aamir Khan will also be doing a cameo appearance in the highly-anticipated drama. While it was being speculated that Mr Perfectionist has been getting involved in the distribution of “Coolie”, his home banner, Aamir Khan Productions, has rubbished any such rumors, claiming that Aamir’s cameo in the film is just a friendly gesture for director Lokesh…

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal, on Thursday, took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as he marked 24 years in the film industry. Sharing a series of rare behind-the-scenes photos from the sets of his film “Moksha,” he expressed gratitude to those who supported him at the very beginning of his cinematic journey. In the heartfelt post, Rampal remembered his mentor, the late cinematographer Ashok Mehta, calling him a legendary figure who shaped not only his career but also inf…

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Before one of the most beloved reality shows in the country, “Bigg Boss” returns with another exciting season, the makers have treated the viewers with a gripping trailer of “Bigg Boss Season 19” on Thursday. This season has been set against the dramatic backdrop of a Parliament with the theme ‘Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar’ hinting at a seismic shift in power.In a first, the housemates will be given the authority to make their own decisions, whether big or small. Teasing this th…

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Actress Alaya F, on Thursday, took to social media to share a heartfelt note about her deep emotional connection with New York City. She called it both “heartwarming” and “heart-wrenching.” Reflecting on her latest trip, she expressed how the city continues to impact her in meaningful ways. In her post, the actress revealed that every visit brings about a subtle transformation in her, and this particular trip was especially significant.Taking to her Instagram handle,…

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) After making her Bollywood debut with “Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan,” opposite Vikrant Massey, Shanaya Kapoor has taken on a new exciting project. She took to her official Instagram handle and dropped a sneak peek of her life lately. The various photos posted by Shanaya on social media hint that she has been spending her time indulging in jewelry designing.The post further showed Shanaya getting her makeup and hair done – hinting that she is shooting for her next project. Fo…

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Veteran playback singer Kumar Sanu has weighed in on the ongoing language debate, emphasising that talent and adaptability matter more than language proficiency when it comes to professional opportunities. Speaking exclusively to IANS, the singer shared his thoughts on the language row, saying that everyone should have the freedom to work across the country, regardless of linguistic differences. Sanu remarked that the ability to pick up a language depends on an individual’…

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, on Thursday, took to social media to give a glimpse into what her perfect morning looks like. Taking to her Instagram Stories, the ‘Raazi’ actress shared a selfie from her vacation in London, giving a peek into how she starts her day on a calm and refreshing note. In the photo, Alia is seen sitting on a chair, enjoying her coffee on a bright and sunny day. She simply captioned the post with the words “perfect mornings,” accompanied by a …

Chennai, Aug 7 (IANS) Popular Tamil actor and comedian Yogi Babu is all set to make his much-awaited debut in the Telugu film industry with director Murali Manohar Reddy’s upcoming Telugu film, ‘Gurram Paapi Reddy’. ‘Gurram Paapi Reddy’ features Padma Shri awardee and comedy legend Brahmanandam in the lead role. The project was already garnering a lot of attention. Now, with the addition of Yogi Babu, who is known for his impeccable comic timing and impactful screen presence, the buzz has only g…