JAMMU — Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty on Sunday said the film industry is all set to return to Kashmir for shooting and expressed confidence that the region would regain its “lost glory”. Shetty’s remarks come months after terror attack in Pahalgam, which occurred in April. The government has since been trying to revive tourism which […]
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Film shooting resumes in Kashmir after Pahalgam attack
SRINAGAR — In a good news for Kashmir’s battered tourism industry, film shootings have resumed in the valley, six months after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 persons were killed. The crew of a Telugu film has begun shooting at the Pahalgam tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district — the site of […]
Fifth edition of Kashmir World Film Festival to begin at Tagore Hall from November 1
SRINAGAR — The fifth edition of the Kashmir World Film Festival will be held at Tagore Hall here from November 1 to 7. Addressing a press conference, KWFF director Mushtaq Ali said that 60 films are scheduled to be screened during the seven-day event. He said the organising committee had received 123 films. “Only 60 […]
Veteran Bollywood actor Govardhan Asrani passes away at 84 after brief illness
MUMBAI — Veteran actor Govardhan Asrani, who cemented a special place in the hearts of audiences through his portrayal of the eccentric jailer in Sholay and best known for his comic roles, passed away in a hospital here on Monday, his manager said. He was 84. The veteran of several films spanning over five decades, […]
‘Sardaar Ji 3’ shot before Pahalgam attack, India-Pakistan still playing cricket: Diljit Dosanjh
NEW DELHI — Tagged anti-national by some for acting in a film with a Pakistani artiste, Punjabi star Diljit Dosanjh has said “Sardaar Ji 3” was shot before the Pahalgam terror attack and pointed out that India and Pakistan continue to play cricket even now. The film, which did not get an India release but […]
Emraan Hashmi says Srinagar premiere of ‘Ground Zero’ a ‘symbolic moment’
SRINAGAR — Actor Emraan Hashmi, whose starrer “Ground Zero” is set to make history by becoming the first film to have its red carpet premiere in Srinagar in 38 years, says it’s an “important and symbolic moment”. Hashmi reached the city of Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the premiere, where he spoke to the reporters. […]
TV actor Aman Jaiswal dies in road accident in Mumbai
MUMBAI — TV actor Aman Jaiswal (23) died after a truck rammed into his motorbike on Jogeshwari road in Mumbai on Friday afternoon, police said. He was known for a lead role in TV serial “Dhartiputra Nandini”. Jaiswal was rushed to Cama Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries, said an official of Amboli police […]
Actor Saif Ali Khan injured in knife attack by intruder at Mumbai home; hospitalised
MUMBAI — Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was injured after an intruder attacked him with a knife at his residence in Mumbai, police said on Thursday. Khan was hospitalised following the incident which took place around midnight at the actor’s house in Bandra area, they said. As per initial information, an unidentified person entered Khan’s […]
Comedian Sunil Pal goes missing, phone unreachable, wife files complaint
MUMBAI — Comedian Sunil Pal seems to have gone missing. His phone note is not reachable. After waiting for hours, his wife reached the Santacruz police station in Mumbai on Tuesday in great distress. His wife filed a missing complaint of her husband. According to the information, the comedian had gone to do a show […]
Shah Rukh Khan Enters Hurun Rich List With ₹ 7,300 Crore Fortune
NEW DELHI — With an estimated wealth of ₹ 7,300 crore, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has made it to the 2024 Hurun Rich List. Mr Khan, 58, has built a business empire beyond the silver screen. His production house, Red Chillies Entertainment, and his stake in Kolkata Knight Riders, who won the Indian Premier […]









