New Delhi: This Diwali, Bollywood blends scares with laughs in Thamma, a horror-comedy headlined by Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna. The film, which hit theatres today, marks one of the two major Hindi film releases this festive weekend and is already generating buzz on social media following its first-day-first-show screenings. While the filmmakers have kept […]

Govardhan Asrani, popularly known as Asrani, is a cinematic titan whose exquisite comic timing and profound versatility have etched an indelible legacy upon Bollywood. His career spans over five decades, and having worked in over 400 Hindi and Gujarati movies, he has gifted audiences with enduring, memorable roles. Here are five of his most iconic, […]

The 22nd Indian Film Festival returns to Prague’s Světozor Cinema from October 30 to November 2, bringing audiences a rich blend of films, dance, and authentic Indian atmosphere. The event promises to immerse viewers in the color, rhythm, and emotion of Indian cinema — from beloved Bollywood classics to powerful contemporary stories. “This year’s selection […]

Ek Deewane ki Deewaniyat Movie Review Rating: Star Cast: Harshvardhan Rane, Sonam Bajwa Director: Milap Milan Zaveri Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat Movie Review: Harshvardhan Rane & Sonam Bajwa Star In An Absurd Romance! (Photo Credit –Instagram) What’s Good: Very good-looking actors, if that counts What’s Bad: Misleading Gen-Z, calling this problematic story a love story! Loo […]

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The much-awaited Maddock Horror Comedy Universe film Thamma releases today, 21 October, just in time for Diwali. Starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna, the movie dives into Indian vampire folklore and is the fifth film in the franchise after hits like Stree, Bhediya, and Munjya. Produced by Dinesh Vijan, Thamma mixes horror, comedy, and regional […]

New Delhi: India’s movie industry isn’t looking to Bollywood or big stars to rescue the theatrical business this Diwali, but to regional films featuring young actors. Three southern language titles—Dude, Bison Kaalamaadan, and Diesel—are expected to encash on the appeal of a new generation of stars, while Punjabi film Godday Godday Chaa 2 could set […]

When Dinesh Vijan’s Stree hit theatres in 2018, no one expected it to redefine the horror-comedy genre in Bollywood. Produced under Maddock Films, the movie marked the beginning of what would later be called Maddock Horror Comedy Universe — an interconnected world of supernatural stories blending fear, folklore, and fun. Over the years, Maddock Films […]

Veteran actor and comedian Govardhan Asrani, fondly known simply as Asrani, passed away on Monday at the age of 84 after a prolonged illness. According to Indian media, his last rites were performed at the Santacruz Crematorium in Mumbai. Just hours before his passing, Asrani had shared a heartfelt Diwali message on social media, wishing […]

News Desk 20 October 2025, 08:24 PM IST Known for his versatile acting and comic timing, Asrani had a career spanning more than five decades in the Hindi film industry. Actor Asrani | AFP File Mumbai: Veteran Bollywood actor and director Govardhan Asrani, popularly known as Asrani, passed away on Monday, India Today reported, quoting […]