Varun Grover

Renowned Indian photographer Raghu Rai, celebrated for his profound visual storytelling, has passed away at 83. His lens captured India's soul for over six decades, from historic events to intimate portraits. Tributes from across the cultural spectrum highlight his immense contribution to photojournalism and art, marking the end of an era.

Acclaimed actress Sudha Chandran expressed her exasperation with the ever-increasing traffic chaos in Mumbai, which has spiraled due to a myriad of halted construction projects. After being stuck for 25 frustrating minutes on her way to a film set, she called upon the BMC to implement more strategic planning to mitigate these delays.

While courts have upheld free speech, the 'Ghooskhor Pandat' case highlights the tension, suggesting box-office success often follows controversy, regardless of bans

Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who is celebrating 11 years of his film 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha', has spoken about his favourite scene from the film.

On the first anniversary of Superboys Of Malegaon, Riddhi Kumar reflects on nostalgia, pride and the film’s impact on her personal and professional journey. She describes it as a significant turning point early in her career.

Marking his directorial debut, Varun Grover shared the first poster of All India Rank, setting the stage for what seems to be an intriguing cinematic experience. The film is slated for a theatrical release on February 23, 2024, and the trailer is set to drop on February 5, 2024

Bollywood lyricist and a self-professed Lucknowite, Varun Grover is in news these days not just for winning the National Award for the lyrics of ���Moh Moh Ke Dhage,��� but also for donating the entire prize money of `50,000 for the welfare of farmers in Maharashtra.

'Masaan director Neeraj Ghaywan and writer Varun Grover donate their National Award winnings to Maharashtra drought relief'

Anurag Kashyap praised Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s 'Animal' but faced criticism from friends like Varun Grover. Kashyap called Grover to discuss and spoke against cancel culture, saying it affects him. Grover appreciated Kashyap’s open approach. Kashyap’s new film 'Nishaanchi' releases Friday; Vanga’s Spirit is underway.

Varun Grover, who is set to make his directorial debut with 'All India Rank'. recently revealed how he worked out the cast for the project. The actor said that he considered casting star kids to generate some buzz.

Varun Grover, the multifaceted Indian talent, has sparked discussions about the significant pay disparity between actors and writers in the Indian television industry. He recounted his experience on Farhan Akhtar's talk show, Oye! It's Friday!, where he earned significantly less than the host, highlighting a systemic issue of undervaluation of writers.

Lyricist and writer Varun Grover, who has penned songs for films like ‘Udta Pujab’ and ‘Newton’, faced the ire on internet when he posted a few pictures where he is wearing nail polish. He received a lot of ‘ugly’ responses on Instagram and decided to answer them all with a series of posts on Instagram. Varun Grover shared, “Most people want to know why nail paint. Which tells me this is one of the frontiers of masculinity.”

Varun Grover, the brain behind some of the most popular songs—‘Hunter’ and ‘Womania’ performed a stand up comedy on the premises of IIM,Indore on Friday.

If anything, Aisi Taisi Democracy (ATD), the comedy-musical show engineered by the trio of Rahul Ram (bass player and vocalist for Indian Ocean), Varun Grover (stand -up comedian, writer and lyricist) and Sanjay Rajoura (social satirist), might leave you with more than a stray thought to mullover long after the show.

Varun Grover, Mame Khan and Neil Bhoopalam to perform at Repertwahr theatre festival in Lucknow this December

SpokenFest '24, organised by Kommune, will be held at Jio World Garden in Mumbai on February 3-4. The festival features performances by Rekha and Vishal Bhardwaj, Zakir Khan, Swanand Kirkire, Varun Grover, and more. It offers a diverse range of experiences, including workshops, storytelling sessions, poetry readings, and interactive activities such as Blind Book Date and Vinyl Listening Station. The festival also introduces a dedicated kid's zone and fosters meaningful connections through activities like Book exchanges and Kahani Ki Dukan.

Gauri Khan rents a Mumbai apartment for her staff during Mannat's renovation, while Karan Johar praises the grounded nature of Aryan and Suhana Khan. Sunita Ahuja reveals disagreements with Govinda stem from his career choices. Varun Grover accuses Sandeep Reddy Vanga of obnoxious behavior, and Deepika Padukone launches 75 badminton centers to honor her father's 70th birthday.

Following Anurag Kashyap's praise for Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Animal,' Varun Grover explained his 'No' comment, stating Kashyap defended the filmmaker, not the film itself. Grover criticized Vanga's public behavior and remarks. He appreciated Kashyap's open-mindedness, noting their discussion led to Kashyap's agreement with Grover's perspective and his non-hierarchical approach.

Varun Grover, the multifaceted screenwriter and comedian, recounted his early career experience on 'Oye! It's Friday!' hosted by Farhan Akhtar, where he noticed a stark pay disparity between writers and actors. Despite writing the material, Grover earned significantly less than Akhtar, leading him to question the value attributed to performers versus writers.

Filmmaker Varun Grover criticized Bollywood for sidelining writers and erasing their contributions from promotional materials, affecting even veterans like Gulzar and Javed Akhtar. He shared how his friend, a comedian, was underpaid for a major filmmaker’s project. Varun also noted that writers' names are often omitted from credits, despite their crucial roles.

The much-awaited trailer of Varun Grover's debut directorial 'All India Rank', was released on social media. The trailer was unveiled today by Vicky Kaushal.

Reema Kagti's film 'Superboys of Malegaon', produced by Zoya Akhtar, had its international premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on 13th September. The event included a red carpet entrance and featured appearances by writer Varun Grover and Nasir Shaikh. Based on amateur filmmakers from Malegaon, the movie is set to hit Indian screens in January 2025.

Diverse voices echo at Dharamshala International Film Festival

Aditi Paul collaborates with Varun Grover for All India Rank. She lends her voice to the song Noodle Sa Dil, a tribute to Alisha Chinai. The song has a 90s indie-pop feel. Aditi has upcoming projects including a ghazal, web series, and film projects.

Writer-lyricist Varun Grover has penned an open letter in response to an anonymous allegation of sexual harassment against him on Twitter, saying there is an "earnest need" from his side to prove his innocence as he wants closure.

Thums Up unleashes 'Taste the Thunder' anthem with Hanumankind and Vishal Dadlani, celebrating youthful energy and bold innovation.

It is no secret that Marvel's upcoming superhero film 'Eternals' will have quite the Bollywood influence, but this latest observation by writer Varun Grover has become a new talking point.

With the start of the Me Too movement in Bollywood, the latest name to get involved in this is Lyricist and Writer Varun Grover. The survivor took to Twitter using an anonymous account and alleged that Grover sexually harassed her in 2001.