Yes! The first advertisement aired on Indian television was for Gwalior Suitings in 1976. Details: Year: 1976 Brand: Gwalior Suitings Platform: Doordarshan (India’s first and only TV channel at the time) Significance: It marked the beginning of television advertising in India, opening doors for commercial branding on national television. Before this, advertisements in India were…
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan recently chose to forgo the glitz of the IPL 2025 opening ceremony to support a noble cause—raising awareness about tuberculosis (TB). On March 22, 2025, he attended the ‘TB Mukt Bharat’ cricket match in Mumbai, organized to promote a TB-free India. The event, held at the MCA Cricket Stadium, featured…
Recently, Sanjeev Kumar Bijli, Executive Director, PVR INOX Ltd, spoke exclusively with Bollywood Hungama about the exciting new and older releases which will be screened at India’s largest multiplex chain in the month of March. During this interaction, we also asked him about Sikandar, starring Salman Khan. Sanjeev Kumar Bijli said, “The expectations are huge…
At the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards 2025, Bollywood icons Shah Rukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit delighted fans by rehearsing their classic song “Koi Ladki Hai” from the 1997 film Dil To Pagal Hai. A rehearsal video surfaced online, showing the duo dancing alongside a group of children. Shah Rukh Khan donned an all-black…
Recent reports have suggested that actor Harshvardhan Rane is in discussions to portray the antagonist in the upcoming film “Race 4.” However, producer Ramesh Taurani has refuted these claims, stating that no casting decisions for the antagonist role have been finalized yet. The “Race” franchise, known for its intricate plots and high-octane action sequences, is…
Best Film Laapataa Ladies Best Director Kiran Rao – Laapataa Ladies Best Story Biplab Goswami – Laapataa Ladies Best Story (Adapted) Sriram Raghavan, Arijit Biswas, Pooja Ladha Surti, Anukriti Pandey – Merry Christmas Best Directorial Debut Kunal Kemmu – Madgaon Express Best Performance In A Leading Role (Male) Kartik Aaryan- Bhool Bhulaiya 3 Best Performance…
Aamir Khan recently shared an intriguing anecdote about his early involvement with the “Munnabhai” film series. Before “Munnabhai MBBS” (2003) was conceived, director Rajkumar Hirani approached Khan with a different script intended to be the first “Munnabhai” film. This script underwent significant revisions and eventually evolved into “Lage Raho Munnabhai” (2006), the sequel that popularized…
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has achieved a significant legal victory in a tax dispute concerning his 2011 film, “RA.One.” The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) ruled in his favor, quashing reassessment proceedings initiated by tax authorities for the financial year 2011-12. Background of the Dispute: Foreign Tax Credit Claim: Khan declared an income of…
The 2025 International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards, held in Jaipur, celebrated its 25th edition with grandeur and memorable performances. A standout moment was a drone light show that illuminated the Jaipur sky, honoring Shah Rukh Khan by displaying messages like “SRK The King” alongside his iconic pose. Shah Rukh Khan’s performance was a highlight…
Kapil Sharma is all set to return with season 3 of his The Great Indian Kapil Show. On Monday, Netflix India announced an impressive line-up of shows, slated for 2025. At the event, Kapil Sharma revealed Coldplay wanted to be a part of his show. “Humlog toh inko (makers) bole pura saal set lagake rakhho. Aap…