Skip to content
Search AI Powered

Latest Stories

Kangana Ranaut’s dark comedy Mental Hai Kya to now release in May

Ever since the makers of upcoming dark comedy Mental Hai Kya released the first look of the film in March 2018, fans have been waiting for it with bated breath. Apart from intriguing posters what makes the movie highly awaited is the coming together of two powerhouses of talent Kangana Ranaut and Rajkumar Rao after Queen (2014).

Mental Hai Kya, produced by Ekta Kapoor under the banner of Balaji Motion Pictures, was earlier set to buzz into cinemas on March 29, 2019. But the latest we hear that the makers have now decided to shift the film to May. They are yet to lock a new release date and an official announcement is expected to be made soon.


So what has led to this delay? According to reports, it was the film’s female lead Kangana Ranaut who requested the makers to postpone it to May. Reportedly, the National Film Award-winning actress, who was most recently seen in period drama Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi (2019), wanted a breathing space between her two films. Since Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi is still running in several theatres, Kangana does not want her next to compete with her own ambitious project which also marked her directorial debut.

Releasing Mental Hai Kya in March would also mean extensive promotional activities for the actress and given that Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi took a toll on her, she wishes to have breathing space between the releases of both her films.

Mental Hai Kya is helmed by Prakash Kovelamudi.

More For You

25 reasons why 2025 will be an unforgettable year for south Asian entertainment
Songs of the Bulbul

25 reasons why 2025 will be an unforgettable year for south Asian entertainment

Eastern Eye

THIS year promises to be packed with popular entertainment, exciting surprises, unforgettable live events, top south Asian talents making their mark, and major celebrities delighting their devoted fans.

From celebrations of south Asian culture and promising newcomers to comeback stories, major films, engaging TV, captivating stage performances, remarkable music releases, and inevitable controversies, 2025 is shaping up to be a vibrant year.

Keep ReadingShow less
Vikramaditya Motwane Black Warrant

Vikramaditya Motwane

Vikramaditya Motwane on 'Black Warrant': ‘There’s an intrigue about what happens in a prison’

FILMMAKER Vikramaditya Motwane, whose new Netflix series tells the story of a former superintendent of one of India’s most prominent jails, said it was a chance for him to explore a “tough and complicated” world.

Black Warrant has been adapted from the book Black Warrant: Confessions Of A Tihar Jailer by Sunil Gupta, a former superintendent of Tihar, and journalist Sunetra Choudhury

Keep ReadingShow less
The-Brutalist-Getty

The Brutalist won Best Drama Film, with Adrien Brody named Best Actor and Brady Corbet awarded Best Director. (Photo: Getty Images)

'The Brutalist' and 'Emilia Perez' lead Golden Globe wins

AT THE 82nd Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, The Brutalist, the story of a Holocaust survivor chasing the American dream, and Emilia Perez, a musical thriller about a Mexican drug lord transitioning to a woman, won the top awards of the evening.

The Brutalist took home the Golden Globe for Best Drama Film, with Adrien Brody earning Best Actor in a Drama for his portrayal of an architect trying to build a life in the United States. The film also claimed the Best Director award for Brady Corbet.

Keep ReadingShow less
Neil-Young-Getty

Young last performed at Glastonbury in 2009. (Photo: Getty Images)

Neil Young confirms Glastonbury performance after initial withdrawal

FOLK musician Neil Young has reversed his earlier decision to pull out of the Glastonbury music festival and will now headline the event, he announced alongside festival organisers on Friday.

Young had initially withdrawn from the festival, citing concerns over its "corporate control" through its association with the BBC. However, he later clarified that the decision was based on "an error in the information I received."

Keep ReadingShow less
25 years of Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai: A to Z of the Bollywood blockbuster

Hrithik Roshan and Ameesha Patel in 'Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai'

25 years of Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai: A to Z of the Bollywood blockbuster

WHEN Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai was released on January 14, 2000, it became a surprise hit and the first Bollywood blockbuster of the new millennium. As the second-highest-grossing Hindi film of the year, it catapulted Hrithik Roshan to overnight superstardom. Directed by Rakesh Roshan, this romantic drama achieved numerous milestones, including breaking records for awards, redefining the Hindi film hero, and influencing popular culture.

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of this iconic film, Eastern Eye presents an A to Z guide covering its unforgettable moments, behind-the-scenes stories, and lasting legacy.

Keep ReadingShow less