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For the first time ever, Davidoff Parfums announces actor Ahaan Panday as its First Brand Ambassador for India, marking a historic milestone in the brand’s journey in one of its most dynamic markets. For decades, Davidoff has held a special place in India’s fragrance landscape. Recognized and widely admired, the brand has long held cult status across urban India, and is now embarking on a bold and exciting new chapter in its journey in the country. Rooted in the pioneering spirit of founder Zino Davidoff, the brand has always stood for adventure, refinement, and living life with intensity. Through this partnership, Davidoff aims to strengthen its cultural presence in India and build ties with a new generation of fragrance enthusiasts. Sharing his excitement, Ahaan Panday said, “Davidof parfums is one of those brands I’ve always associated with memories growing up. Cool water was probably the first perfume I ever tried, to now be named Davidoff’s first Brand Ambassador for India feels...

Karan Johar’s recent visit to Tokyo has sparked fresh interest online after a glimpse of his interaction with Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway during the promotional tour of The Devil Wears Prada 2 surfaced on social media. The short preview, shared by Twentycs India, offers an early look at their meeting, while the full conversation is expected to be released soon. The filmmaker, who has often spoken about his admiration for the original The Devil Wears Prada, described the interaction as a memorable moment. He met the two actors during the Tokyo leg of the sequel’s promotional schedule, where they were engaging with media and audiences ahead of the film’s release. While details of their conversation remain under wraps for now, the brief glimpse suggests a relaxed and cheerful exchange between the three. The interaction has already generated curiosity among viewers, particularly given Johar’s long-standing appreciation for the film and its characters.   View this post on Instagr...

Vijay Varma as Brij Bhatti, the OG entrepreneur, the Matka King, strolls into Ranveer Allahbadia's podcast with a matka, a deck of cards, and the kind of 60s swagger that commands the room. In Prime Video’s most electrifying video asset yet, Ranveer is at his curious best, and Brij Bhatti is firing back with the confidence of a man who built an empire on the game of Matka by his own rules. The energy is unreal, the conversation gets sharper, and just when it hits the peak, Ranveer asks that one question, the one that pushes the Matka King over the edge. In the most dramatic moment, Brij Bhatti looks Ranveer dead in the eye and says, “Tujhe asli matke ka paani pilata hun”, and walks straight out. What did Ranveer ask that made the Matka King leave? Watch the video asset now and find out!   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by prime video IN (@primevideoin) Created and written by Abhay Koranne and created, written, directed by Nagraj Popatrao Manjule, Matka King f...

Actor Ravie Dubey recently shared his experience of working with Ranbir Kapoor on the upcoming film Ramayana. The film has already generated strong interest after its first glimpse was unveiled. Ranbir Kapoor’s look from the project has received attention online. Viewers have responded positively to his appearance and screen presence in the early visuals from the film. Ravie Dubey praises Ranbir Kapoor’s approach on set Speaking about their collaboration, Ravie Dubey described Ranbir Kapoor as calm and focused during the shoot. He said, “Ranbir has an incredible aura. He’s quiet, graceful, and deeply committed. He carries a very soft energy, and I think that’s something everyone who meets him would feel.” His comments reflect his experience of working closely with the actor during the making of the film. Cast brings together key characters from the epic In Ramayana, Ranbir Kapoor plays Ram, while Ravie Dubey will be seen as Lakshman. Sai Pallavi is set to portray Sita. The casting of...

The Yash Chopra Foundation (YCF), the philanthropic arm of Yash Raj Films, has announced the second edition of its YCF Scholarship Program, aimed at supporting the higher education aspirations of children from Hindi film industry families. Launched for the academic year 2026–27, the initiative will provide financial assistance of up to Rs. 5 lakhs per student. The scholarship is open to children of registered Hindi film industry workers and YCF Saathi members, many of whom form an integral part of the industry’s ecosystem. The selection process will be based on a combination of academic merit and financial need. The program covers both undergraduate and postgraduate courses across recognised institutions in India. While it continues to support creative and industry-aligned disciplines such as Film Studies, Media & Communication, Animation & Visual Effects, Cinematography, Direction, and Visual Arts, this year’s edition expands its scope to include postgraduate studies in Engi...

Varun Dhawan began 2026 on a healthy note thanks to the success of Border 2. He is now gearing up for the release of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, which belongs to the fun-and-frolic space that he is known for. Moreover, it reunites him with his father, David Dhawan, for the third time. Bollywood Hungama has learned that fans of Varun will be in for a treat, as the makers are planning to advance the release of the entertainer. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “The makers are seriously considering bringing the film out on May 22 instead of June 12. They realized they could prepone the release by three weeks as the film is almost ready. Moreover, there’s limited competition in the second half of May and the summer holidays will be on. It’ll be an ideal time to attract youth and family audiences to the film.” The source continued, “A final call will be taken very soon. If the new date is locked, the makers plan to make the official announcement about the change in a few days.” Hai Jawa...