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We may be missing out on Shaadi season because of the Pandemic but there are ways we can make do with a wedding watchlist to lift our mood this Shaadi season.

The whole band baaja, the songs minus the germs!

Here's a list of movies we think you'd enjoy this season.

Author Chetan Bhagat claims producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra had publicly bullied him.

A cosmetic brand recently dropped the word 'fair' from the name of their skin-whitening product that, till a while back, endorsed the idea of fair complexion as the parameter of beauty. Many celebrities have applauded the decision. Among them is actress Aditi Rao Hydari, who feels such a step take us a step closer to beauty inclusivity.

Stressing that the Hindi film industry is an institution that doesn't place talent and virtuosity at the top of is list and runs on nepotism, India's best known drummer and music director Ranjit Barot, who guitar legend John McLaughli describes as "one of the leading edges in drumming", adds, "It looks to cultivate a servile attitude in the people that service that industry. Therefore, not a good fit for me. However, if the right director and brief comes my way, I would gladly collaborate."

Bollywood celebrities including Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar and Farah Khan took to social media to mourn the death of veteran choreographer Saroj Khan, who passed away following a massive heart attack here on Friday morning.

Actress-producer Anushka Sharma says she has tried to be a disruptive storyteller with the projects she has bankrolled and added that in all her career she has tried to have a distinct voice in cinema.

To honour late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekar has pledged to feed 550 impoverished families.

With the lockdown shutting film shoots, upcoming assignments of several filmstars will release on various digital platforms in the next months.

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has completed 28 years in Bollywood, and he feels it's the people who allowed him to entertain them for almost three decades.

Hollywood star Idris Elba says his celebrity status does not make him immune to racism.

The death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput has initiated a wide discussion on enepotism in Bollywood amongst people. A recent study has revealed that on June 14, the day Sushant died by suicide, and June 15, searches with keywords "nepotism in Bollywood" spiked by almost 2000 per cent.

Actor Abhay Deol has taken a dig at Bollywood, saying "one could make a film about the corrupt practices" prevailing in the film industry.

Actress Sayani Gupta says for the first time in her career she was extremely nervous about what people from the Northeast would say, when she signed her latest release, "Axone".

Actor Neeraj Kabi, who shared screen space with Sushant Singh Rajput in Dibakar Banerjees "Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!", says a talent like the young actor committing suicide is a "wake up call" for every budding actor.

Late actor Sushant Singh Rajput now has a website dedicated to him, aimed at sharing all the positive energies" he left behind.

Hollywood star Keanu Reeves is auctioning a 15-minute virtual date to raise funds for a children's cancer charity.

Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma and Amazon Prime Videos on Monday got a notice from the Punjab and Haryana High Court on a petition saying the web series 'Paatal Lok' had defamed the Sikh community.

As India enters the Unlock 1 phase after over nearly two-and-a-half months of lockdown, many Bollywood celebrities took to social media to caution citizens that easing of the lockdown strictures does not imply end of the pandemic and people should keep following necessary precautions.

Pop star Beyonce Knowles took to social media to demand justice for George Floyd, saying "we cannot normalise this paina.

Shailendra Singh, producer-director of the short film "Kacche Din", says that the story intends to show the reality and create awareness of the living conditions of migrant workers.

Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh had a funny reply to a person who requested for a "sad song" in his concert.

Anushka Sharma is naturally "overwhelmed" with all the accolades her new production, the web series "Pataal Lok", has received.

Veteran actor Rajesh Tailang says that he is always supportive and interested to work with debutants and young filmmakers as that is the best way to stay relevant as an actor.

Television actor Aansh Arora has filed a complaint at Mumbai's Oshiwara Police Station against an imposter trying to dupe him in the name of Salman Khan Films (SKF). The complaint was lodged on Friday.

Actress Jacqueline Fernandez is set to launch an online dance competition - "Home Dancer".

After much speculation, film director Shoojit Sircar along with with actors Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana have confirmed that their upcoming film, "Gulabo Sitabo", will directly release on an OTT streaming platform instead of going to the big screen first.

Amitabh Bachchan's cult hit "Don" was released 42 years ago on this day, and the veteran actor took to social media to reminisce about the film. He recalled why the distributors were not happy with the film's title.

Singer Ed Sheeran is using the lockdown time to do various things, including giving music lessons to school kids.

Led Zeppelin's authentic artwork for the cover of the rock band's 1969 eponymous debut album is set to be auctioned in June.

Superstar Aamir Khan has some encouraging words for scriptwriters at a time when the world is at battle with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Keeping in mind the national lockdown, the National School of Drama (NSD) has curated a specific webinar series, aimed not only at theatre practitioners, but also those looking forward to an artistic experience.

Having impressed the audience with her acting skills in films like "Dum Laga Ke Haisha", "Toilet: Ek Prem Katha", "Shubh Mangal Saavdhaan" and "Saand Ki Aankh" among many others, actress Bhumi Pednekar sayshow she represents women on screen is very important to her.

Bollywood expressed shock and concern over the mindset of certain teenage boys in Delhi after the Boys Locker Room controversy exploded.

C.L.A.W (Conquer. Land. Air. Water) has released an official video of a new interesting project titled Operation Blue Freedom.

The Multiplex Association of India (MAI) has made an appeal to artistes, producers and content creators urging them to release feature films on the big screen once theatres get permission to reopen, instead of directly releasing on OTT because of the ongoing lockdown.

A prayer meeting was held on Sunday for actor Rishi Kapoor, who passed away earlier this week after battling leukemia.

TV time is synonymous with good times, synonymous to a distraction, TV takes our mind off the current scenario temporarily and everybody is watching/streaming their shows and movies and we recommend a few too!

Irrfan Khan, who won over millions of fans with his roles in numerous international and Indian films, is no more. A statement by his official spokesperson has confirmed the demise of the 54-year-old actor on Wednesday.

Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor has now approached the King George's Medical University (KGMU), offering to donate her plasma for treatment of other Covid-19 patients.

Actress Huma S. Qureshi says practicing social distancing is a luxury, and it is important to think about the people who don't have the luxury.

Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu shared an anecdote about shifting to her new home. She said that to keep the ambition flying high, she always wanted a logo instead of a name plate outside her house.

Veteran actor Anil Kapoor on Saturday has shared a few fitness tips, revealing how has maintained a fit physique over the years -- that too without consumption of supplements.

Actor Sebastian Stan isnt clear about his future as Bucky Barnes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

Randeep Hooda is glad to be the first Indian male actor doing a Hollywood action film, and the Bollywood star says it feels great to be able to break stereotypical references of Indian characters in the West.

YouTube has released 11 new original shows for free as people stay home due to coronavirus pandemic.

Indian superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra Jonas joined Lady Gaga's star-studded "One World: Together at Home" to celebrate healthcare workers fighting against the coronavirus pandemic, and urged everyone to stay strong during the health crisis.

With films such as "Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!", "Khosla Ka Ghosla", "Love Sex Aur Dhokha" and "Shanghai", which narrate the exceptional stories of average people, filmmaker Dibakar Banerjee has created a niche for himself in Bollywood. He says the simple common man was always around in our cinema, and the "macho" hero is basically a product of patriarchy.

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana says art and cinema can do a lot to change mindsets.

Actress Richa Chadha feels that the coronavirus pandemic is bringing out the best and worst in people, and she says that it's the time to come together and help.

Actress Gul Panag will serve as a narrator of the podcast "Special Mission", which is a tribute to India's armed forces.

The Cannes Film Festival will not take place in June due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The organisers are busy exploring different options to conduct the festival later this year.

Amidst the nationwide lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, the production house Yoodlee Films has decided to go online for its auditions.

On Sunday, as India observed Janata Curfew, singer Dhvani Bhanushali quietly observed turning 22 with a noble gesture. On her birthday, the "Vaaste" singer donated Rs 55,000 to the Film and Television Producers Guild of India, for daily wage workers whose income has stopped due to the lockdown of the entertainment industry in the wake of coronavirus outbreak.

Bollywood and Hollywood were the box office drivers of 2019, making the coveted one billion club the new normal. With the coronavirus epidemic hitting the entertainment sector hard, the demand of new films is expected to grow so that the industry can return on the same path after the lockdown phase.

COVID 19 has done what philosophers, optimists, musicians and geniuses could not do, Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan declares. The global pandemic has brought everyone on one platform, successfully creating 'one world'.

Just imagine, a puppy having an account on social media with a following of over 15K! Hard to digest? As much as the Bollywood celebrities are famous, their four-legged friends too create a frenzy on the internet.