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Happy Father’s Day 2022: Top 5 Bollywood films on fatherhood

The most precious relationship will always be between a parent and children. Having a father who stands by your side, encourages you, and protects you is no less than a blessing. However, parenthood is more than that, and here are five Bollywood films that best portray the father-child bond.

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Happy Father's Day 2022: Top 5 Bollywood films on fatherhood

The most precious relationship will always be between a parent and their children. Having a father who stands by your side, encourages you, and protects you is no less than a blessing. However, parenthood is more than that, and here are five Bollywood films that best portray the father-child bond. These films depict the various aspects, soulfulness, and emotions that come with becoming a father. So, readers, immerse yourself in the emotions of parenthood and learn what it takes to be a father.

Amitabh Bacchan in Piku

Shoojit Sircar’s Piku deals with a much different and mature father-daughter bond. Piku played by Deepika Padukone and his father’s relationship is different but precious from any other story. Being based on Bhaskor Banerjee’s (played by Amitabh Bacchan) significant problem, the movie very beautifully dealt with the daughter’s emotions towards his father. And unlike other Bollywood dads, Bhaskor’s feminist ideology was what made the movie a must-watch. Piku will always be a wholesome movie with a refreshing take on parenting.

Naseeruddin Shah in Masoom

Naseeruddin Shah’s character of DK from Masoom was a role ahead of its time. The movie dealt with so many aspects of life that tingled in one story. The movie revolves around DK, whose life is clouded by the presence of his son and the guilt of infidelity. However, the way the movie moves forward and shows every emotion of fatherhood is what makes it worthy to be on this list. Moreover, not just Masoon but Naseeruddin Shah has played some brilliant roles as a father and showed a different aspect of fatherhood in Bollywood films like Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and Gehrayiyan. These roles have pushed the boundary of what being a father actually means.

Irrfan Khan in Angrezi Medium

Angrezi Medium is a comedy-drama about a father played by late actor Irrfan Khan, who is determined to help his daughter, played by Radhika Madan in achieving her dream of studying in London. And just like any other middle-class family, Angrezi Medium also shows gaps in their relationship, as they are in any father-daughter relationship. But the beauty of this bond is that, despite being restricted to words or emotions, it doesn’t lessen the connection of this beautiful bond, and a movie like Angrezi Medium makes sure to highlight it.

Anupam Kher in Wake Up Sid

The movie, based on the journey of self-discovery, also shows the beautiful bond between a father and his son. Never before has the father-son equation played out so well in any film. Ram Mehra (Anupam Kher) who’s a successful entrepreneur and is also appalled by his only son Siddharth Mehra’s (Ranbir Kapoor) ignorance and non-serious ways. Leading to the road of hard work and self-discovery is when Sid realises the true emotion of parenthood. The one scene where he presents his first cheque to his father and then the conversation they have later is everything. Ram Mehra’s soft embrace of his long-lost son and Sid’s changed approach towards his mother is what makes Wake Up Sid special.

Pankaj Kapoor in Gunjan Saxena

No matter how many films portray the father-daughter relationship, there will always be space for more. The Bollywood film Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, based on the life of the first Indian woman to join the Indian Air Force, is not only for those who are looking for inspiration but also for those who understand family emotions and bonds. The film beautifully portrays Gunjan’s relationship with her father and also tells the world how if a father stands strong behind his daughter, she will achieve great heights. Gunjan Saxena, who herself is a fearless, motivated, and determined individual, looks for her dad in trouble. Moreover, she’s able to fulfil her life-long dream only because it was his father who always stood as a pillar of strength and support for her.

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Kiara Advani exits Don 3 after pregnancy announcement, says report

Kiara Advani has reportedly exited Don 3 following her pregnancy announcement. However, an official confirmation is still awaited.

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Kiara Advani exits Don 3 after pregnancy news

Bollywood actress Kiara Advani has reportedly stepped away from Ranveer Singh-starrer Don 3 following her pregnancy announcement with husband Sidharth Malhotra. The actress was earlier confirmed as the female lead in Farhan Akhtar’s much-anticipated film.

No official confirmation from the makers yet

As per a report, Kiara Advani has chosen to prioritize her personal life over Don 3. However, there has been no official confirmation from either the actress or the makers of the film regarding her exit. Last year, Excel Entertainment welcomed Kiara to the Don universe through a social media announcement, but no details about her role were disclosed.

Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra’s pregnancy announcement

Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra shared the joyful news of their pregnancy last week with a heartwarming post on social media. The couple posted an image featuring a pair of tiny socks, captioning it, “The greatest gift of our lives. Coming soon.” Fans and industry colleagues showered the couple with congratulatory messages.

Kiara’s upcoming projects

While stepping away from Don 3, Kiara Advani is currently wrapping up War 2, where she will be seen alongside Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR. She is also working on Toxic, starring Kannada superstar Yash.

Beyond these confirmed projects, speculation is rife regarding Kiara’s involvement in Shakti Shalini and Dhoom 4, both set for a 2026 release. Whether she will continue with these projects or take a break remains to be seen, with an official announcement awaited.

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TEST: R Madhavan, Nayanthara’s Tamil film set for Netflix release on April 4

Netflix’s first Tamil original feature film of 2025, TEST, starring R. Madhavan, Nayanthara, and Siddharth, releases on April 4.

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TEST Tamil film scene featuring R. Madhavan, Nayanthara, and Siddharth.

Netflix is set to release its first Tamil original feature film of 2025, TEST, on April 4. Starring R. Madhavan, Nayanthara, Siddharth, and Meera Jasmine, the film explores life-altering decisions made against the backdrop of a gripping cricket match.

Directed by S. Sashikanth, TEST marks his directorial debut after years of producing films. The story revolves around three protagonists, each facing intense moral dilemmas that challenge their resilience and ambitions beyond the cricket field.

Sharing his thoughts on the film, Sashikanth said, “Having nurtured stories as a producer for years, stepping into the director’s chair for TEST was both exhilarating and deeply personal. This film is about resilience, the weight of choices, and how life itself is the greatest test of all. Bringing together R. Madhavan, Nayanthara, and Siddharth, three powerhouse performers for the first time, made this journey even more special.”

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Netflix India’s Vice-President of Content, Monika Shergill, highlighted the film’s significance, calling it a “deeply compelling drama thriller that tests the moral thresholds of its three protagonists.”

With high stakes that transcend the game itself, TEST delves into the profound impact of one decision that can change everything.

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Entertainers Cricket League 2025 Season 2: Full schedule, squads, venues & streaming details

The Entertainers Cricket League 2025 Season 2 is set to begin from March 5, featuring 8 teams and top influencers in a T10 format. Check the full schedule, squads, and streaming details here.

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Entertainers Cricket League 2025 Season 2 full schedule and squads

The much-anticipated Entertainers Cricket League (ECL) 2025 Season 2 is set to bring an electrifying mix of cricket and entertainment, featuring popular YouTubers and influencers. With an expanded lineup of eight teams and a T10 format, the tournament promises high-energy clashes. Defending champions Haryanvi Hunters, led by Elvish Yadav, will compete against seven rival teams for the coveted title.

Teams Participating in ECL 2025 Season 2

The second season of Entertainers Cricket League will feature eight teams, increasing from the six teams in the previous edition:

  • Haryanvi Hunters (Elvish Yadav)
  • Bangalore Bashers (Abhishek Malhan)
  • Dynamic Delhi (Gaurav Taneja)
  • Rajasthan Rangers (Zayn Saifi)
  • Lucknow Lions (Anurag Dwivedi)
  • Kolkata Superstars (Pushkar Raj Thakur)
  • Mumbai Disruptors (Munawar Faruqui)
  • Chennai Smashers (Mahesh Nain)

Where and When Will ECL 2025 Season 2 Be Played?

The Indira Gandhi Indoor Cricket Stadium in Delhi will host ECL 2025 Season 2 from March 5 to March 16, 2025.

Where to Watch Entertainers Cricket League 2025 Season 2?

Live Streaming:

  • Available on ECL YouTube Channel
  • Waves OTT Platform
  • JioTV OTT Application

Live TV Broadcast:

  • Sony Sports 5 & Sony Sports 5 HD

ECL 2025 Season 2 Full Schedule

MatchTeamsDateTime (IST)
1Haryanvi Hunters vs Rajasthan RangersMarch 56:00 PM
2Lucknow Lions vs Mumbai DisruptorsMarch 59:00 PM
3Dynamic Delhi vs Chennai SmashersMarch 63:00 PM
4Bangalore Bashers vs Kolkata SuperstarsMarch 66:00 PM
5Haryanvi Hunters vs Mumbai DisruptorsMarch 69:00 PM
6Rajasthan Rangers vs Kolkata SuperstarsMarch 73:00 PM
7Haryanvi Hunters vs Dynamic DelhiMarch 76:00 PM
8Lucknow Lions vs Bangalore BashersMarch 79:00 PM
9Mumbai Disruptors vs Dynamic DelhiMarch 83:00 PM
10Lucknow Lions vs Kolkata SuperstarsMarch 86:00 PM
11Bangalore Bashers vs Rajasthan RangersMarch 89:00 PM
12Kolkata Superstars vs Mumbai DisruptorsMarch 93:00 PM
13Rajasthan Rangers vs Dynamic DelhiMarch 96:00 PM
14Haryanvi Hunters vs Chennai SmashersMarch 99:00 PM
15Bangalore Bashers vs Dynamic DelhiMarch 103:00 PM
16Rajasthan Rangers vs Chennai SmashersMarch 106:00 PM
17Haryanvi Hunters vs Lucknow LionsMarch 109:00 PM
18Kolkata Superstars vs Dynamic DelhiMarch 113:00 PM
19Lucknow Lions vs Rajasthan RangersMarch 116:00 PM
20Bangalore Bashers vs Chennai SmashersMarch 119:00 PM
21Lucknow Lions vs Chennai SmashersMarch 123:00 PM
22Haryanvi Hunters vs Bangalore BashersMarch 126:00 PM
23Rajasthan Rangers vs Mumbai DisruptorsMarch 129:00 PM
24Lucknow Lions vs Dynamic DelhiMarch 133:00 PM
25Mumbai Disruptors vs Chennai SmashersMarch 136:00 PM
26Haryanvi Hunters vs Kolkata SuperstarsMarch 139:00 PM
27Bangalore Bashers vs Mumbai DisruptorsMarch 143:00 PM
28Kolkata Superstars vs Chennai SmashersMarch 146:00 PM
29Qualifier 1March 153:00 PM
30EliminatorMarch 156:00 PM
31Qualifier 2March 159:00 PM
32FinalMarch 169:00 PM

ECL 2025 Season 2 Squads

Bangalore Bashers:

Abhishek Malhan (C), Tanush Sethi, Zala Vanrajsinh, Vivek Arya, Mayur Mehta, Kashish Pundir, Rajat Sharma, Gurnoor Singh, Dhruv Shah, Yuvraj Porwal, Ankit Kumar, Rishabh Yadav, Tomar Saheb, Zala Hardev Singh, Aashirwad Chaudhary, Rashid Salmani, Adarsh, Anuj Khurana, Ketan Patel.

Chennai Smashers:

Mahesh Keshwala, Rahul Bisht, Love Kataria, Shubham Matta, Mahender Tanwar, Ankit Nagar, Taran Singh, Lakshay Kaushik, Aayush Sapra, Shravan Kshirsagar, Pankaj Sharma, Mohit Gupta, Nadeem, Abhishek Goel, Eshaan Duggal, Arun Meshetty, Abhishek Kapur, Shashwat Arvind, Yash, Gulshan Nain, Nishaant Williams.

Dynamic Delhi:

Gaurav Taneja (C), Sonu Sharma, Karan Pandey, Nitin Chandila, Rohit Singhania, Sarthak Sachdeva, Mohd Asif, Anirudh Sharma, Sunny Nagar, Mohd Irfan Naik, Harsh Singh, Rahul Jakhad.

Kolkata Superstars:

Pushkar Raj Thakur (C), Rahul Garg, Nikhil Badeja, Shadab Saeed Khan, Adnan Sheikh, Apoorva Tiwari, Sunny Karla, Lakshay Singh, Anant, Bobby Chourasiya, Rachit Sehrawat, Afzal Hussain, Bikash Chetry, Sunny Chourasiya, Karan Kaushal, Anuj Nagar, Manish Sharma, Faisal Farooq, Nitin Saini, Ankul Yadav.

Lucknow Lions:

Anurag Dwivedi (C), Deepak Meena, Kartik Sharma, Shivam Singh Rajput, Mohd Amir, Alpha Singh, Rachit Rojha, Nazim Ahmed, Ubaid Khan, Om Chouksey, Ashish Meena, Zia Kamal, Anas Siddique, Anubhav Dubey, Bobby Yadav, Harpal Saikia, Vikash Singh, Sitaram Jat, Balram Mandal, Manohar Kumar Bhat, Akash Yadav.

Haryanvi Hunters:

Elvish Yadav (C), Rohit Lamba, Rubal Dhankar, Vishal Choudhary, Ramesh Kumar Katewa, Peeyush Sharma, Jadeja Rajpal, Daksha Jain, Vinay Yadav, Keshav Chaudhary, Mohd Anas, Anoop Chahal, Nayan Shelke, Guruveer Vlogs, Rajat Dalal, Lalit Yadav, Saurav Shishodia, Robin Agrawal, Mokesh Murgai, Rishi KR Agrawal.

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