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Sharib Hashmi is set to make his debut in the vertical drama space with Double Life, a comedy-thriller directed by Shadab Khan. In the series, he plays Baburao Sawant, a hawaldaar who is constantly ridiculed by those around him but harbours another side to his personality. Sharib talks about what drew him to the project, why he finds the show's treatment unique, and his belief that actors should continue exploring new storytelling formats. He also opens up about collaborating with director Shadab Khan, reuniting with co-star Nancy Thakkar, and his upcoming film Haiwaan.

Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur is reimagining his classic 'Masoom' with 'Masoom: The Next Generation,' focusing on migration and fractured families. Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman joins as co-producer, drawn by the script's emotional depth. The film explores the meaning of 'home' and belonging in a changing world, with original cast members Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi expected to return.

Before becoming a household name with his role as JK Talpade in The Family Man, Sharib Hashmi went through a 15-year-long struggle filled with financial hardships, uncertainty, and emotional breakdowns. Sharib and his wife Nasreen Hashmi opened up about the difficult years they faced after the actor quit his stable job at MTV to pursue acting full-time.

Sharib Hashmi and his wife Nasreen Hashmi recently opened up about their emotional battle with cancer and how the journey strengthened their relationship over the years. Nasreen revealed that she was first diagnosed with oral cancer in 2018, around the same time Sharib’s career was witnessing a major breakthrough with The Family Man.

Actor Shahbaz Khan has revealed he was instrumental in bringing the late Irrfan Khan to the iconic fantasy series "Chandrakanta". While working together on "The Great Maratha", Shahbaz convinced a hesitant Irrfan to join the grand show, a decision that led to Irrfan portraying twin brothers Badrinath and Somnath. Shahbaz expressed his fortune in having collaborated with the acclaimed actor.

A. R. Rahman's 2009 meeting with Michael Jackson, shortly after his Oscar win, has resurfaced following the release of the film 'Michael'. The legendary composer shared that Jackson was keen on collaborating on a new 'We Are the World' and even considered singing for Rahman's film 'Enthiran'. Sadly, Jackson's untimely passing prevented this musical union.

Filmmaker Subhash Ghai shared a heartfelt note on lyricist Gulzar, emphasizing that true poetry stems from the human soul, not technology. Ghai credited Gulzar's influence for shaping creative learning at his school, where poetry classes were introduced to foster deeper spiritual thinking in students. Gulzar, a celebrated poet and lyricist, has a career spanning over six decades.

Fifteen years ago, 'slumdog millionaire' captivated the Oscars, clinching eight awards including Best Picture. Danny Boyle's directorial triumph and A.R. Rahman's historic double win for music and song, alongside Resul Pookutty's sound mixing Oscar, marked a monumental moment for Indian cinema on the global stage, proving a homegrown story could conquer Hollywood.

The Gujarat High Court on Thursday dismissed a PIL against Oscar nominated 'slumdog millionaire' which had raised objection that the title of the film was derogatory to the people of India.

Los Angeles-based production company Bridge7, newly formed by producer Swati Shetty and veteran CAA agent Grant Kessman, has acquired rights to a film sequel and TV adaptation of the academy award-winning film 'slumdog millionaire'. The company acquired rights from Celador, the UK-based company that produced the hit 2008 film in partnership with Film4.

Anil Kapoor revealed he still receives substantial royalties from the 2008 Oscar-winning film 'slumdog millionaire', even earning £3,000 recently. He shared that his total earnings from the project are approaching half a million pounds. Kapoor initially agreed to the film for free, prioritizing learning and staying relevant over his usual fee.

In 2008, 'Jai Ho' became a global hit from 'slumdog millionaire', winning several accolades including an Academy Award. Originally composed by A.R. Rahman for Subhash Ghai’s film 'Yuvvraaj', it was unused due to a mismatched tone. Rahman later offered the song to Danny Boyle, leading it to become an iconic element of 'slumdog millionaire'.

The Golden Globe for Best Original Song for Naatu Naatu in RRR is not the first time Indian cinema music has been recognized for its international acclaim. Earlier, AR Rahman got us the Oscar for Best Original Song for Jai Ho in 2009.

After receiving accolades worldwide and sweeping Oscars, 'slumdog millionaire, the feel good film about a Mumbai tea boy, has now caught the fancy of US President Barack Obama.

Independent or Indie films seem to be a hit among the movie buffs in the west with films like "Blue Ruin" and "Frank" and "slumdog millionaire" turning into box office favourites.

Freida Pinto refutes rumours that she is dating her 'slumdog millionaire' co-star Dev Patel. She said they are just "good friends".

I am a huge fan of slumdog millionaire, and of course AR Rahman's incredible soundtrack that has become world famous.

Catch the BAFTA awards exclusively on PIX – who have also bagged exclusive rights to telecast 'slumdog millionaire'.

Danny Boyle's 'slumdog millionaire is set to become one of the most counterfeited movies of all time, anti-piracy experts have warned.

Bridge7, a newly launched production company, has acquired the rights to a sequel and TV adaptation of the Academy Award-winning film 'slumdog millionaire'. Founded by producer Swati Shetty and veteran agent Grant Kessman, Bridge7 secured the rights from Celador, the original production company. The film, directed by Danny Boyle, won eight Oscars and starred Dev Patel and Freida Pinto, telling a powerful rags-to-riches story.