Your Monday, April 20, 2026 Bollywood Digest — curated for your weekly deep dive.
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Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh Announce Second Pregnancy: Priyanka Chopra, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Kiara Advani And More Celebs Send Loads Of Love
— Bollywood Bubble
Also: Indian Express Bollywood | Bollywood Hungama News | Womans Era Bollywood | Siasat Entertainment
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh announced their second pregnancy with a heartfelt post featuring their daughter Dua, as fans and celebrities flooded the comments with congratulatory messages. The couple shared The post Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh Announce Second Pregnancy: Priyanka Chopra,…
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Shah Rukh Khan, Vikrant Massey To Alia Bhatt, Kriti Sanon: Actors Take Charge As Producers
— News18 Movies
Also: TOI Bollywood News | Filmfare | Bollywood Hungama News | Times of India Entertainment
This shift reflects a deeper desire for creative control and long-term influence within the industry.
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Top 5 Akshay Kumar's Opening Weekends at Indian Box Office: Bhooth Bangla takes 5th spot, Housefull 5 rules
— PINKVILLA
Also: Straight Talk Aggregated Feed 2 | Koimoi | Rediff Movies | Zee News Entertainment
Akshay Kumar’s latest outing, Bhooth Bangla, is performing well at the box office. The horror comedy recorded a good weekend of Rs. 55.75 crore at the Indian box office, securing the 5th spot among the biggest opening weekends of Akshay Kumar of all time. It managed to surpass Housefull 3 and all…
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Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli visit Vrindavan amid German influencer row
— Mid-Day Entertainment RSS
Also: Indian Express Bollywood | India Today Showbuzz
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli were recently seen at Vrindavan visiting Premanand Maharaj`s ashram on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya. The couple`s appearance comes days after the cricketer stirred a controversy by liking a German influencer`s Instagram picture
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Dhurandhar The Revenge Box Office Collections: Ranveer Singh starrer adds Rs 11.50 crore in 5th weekend, nears Rs 960 crore mark
— PINKVILLA
Also: Koimoi | Bollywood Hungama News | Times of India Entertainment | Siasat Entertainment
Dhurandhar: The Revenge collected Rs. 11.50 crore in its 5th weekend, with Rs. 4.75 crore coming on Sunday. The movie recorded a drop of 63 per cent from the previous weekend. That's a big drop, but it was already expected as the Ranveer Singh starrer started facing its first competitor, <a…
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Riteish Deshmukh confirms Salman Khan's role in 'Raja Shivaji', Abhishek Bachchan's reaction goes viral – WATCH VIDEO
— TOI Bollywood News
Also: Times of India Entertainment | Straight Talk Aggregated Feed 2 | Indian Express Bollywood | India Today Showbuzz
Riteish Deshmukh's period drama 'Raja Shivaji' is generating buzz with Salman Khan confirmed for a special appearance as…
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Amaal Mallik Recalls Father Daboo Malik Being Replaced By Salman Khan in Maine Pyar Kiya
— Filmfare
Also: Bollywood Bubble | Siasat Entertainment | Latest News From India | 123telugu
Amaal Mallik reveals his father had already shot for Maine Pyar Kiya. Continue reading… -
Adil Hussain Opens Up About Being Both Sridevi And Her Daughter Janhvi Kapoor's Co-Star: 'Almost Lik
— Straight Talk Aggregated Feed 2
Adil Hussain is gearing up for the release of his film Mercy on April 24. Ahead of the release, in an exclusive conversation, the actor shared his experience of working with the late Sridevi as well a
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Vaazha 2 Storms Past 200 Crore Eyes Industry Record Next
— Filmfare
Also: PINKVILLA | India Today Showbuzz | The Hindu Movies
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Vijay gets notice from Madras HC over Rs 100 crore gap in election affidavit
— Mid-Day Entertainment RSS
Also: PINKVILLA | Indian Express Entertainment | India Regional Cinema Google | India Today Showbuzz
A petition was recently filed against Vijay over a Rs 100 crore mismatch in the two election affidavits filed by him ahead of the Tamil Nadu elections. The actor-turned-politician is contesting the election from Perambur in Chennai and Tiruchi East
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Allu Arjun Relocating To Mumbai Amid Raaka Co-Star Deepika Padukone's Pregnancy? Here's What We Know
— Straight Talk Aggregated Feed 2
Also: PINKVILLA | Siasat Entertainment
Allu Arjun fans are worried that Deepika Padukone's pregnancy may delay the shooting of Raaka and eventually its theatrical release. Rumours are also rife that the Telugu star is planning to relocate
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Sanya Malhotra Reveals Fearing Less Work For Saying ‘No’; Recalls, “Mujhe Panic Attack Aata Tha”
— Bollywood Bubble
Sanya Malhotra needs no introduction. The actress – who entered Bollywood by starring in the Aamir Khan-led sports drama Dangal, has established herself as a talent to watch out for The post Sanya Malhotra Reveals Fearing Less Work For Saying ‘No’; Recalls, “Mujhe Panic Attack Aata Tha” appeared … -
Aamir Khan to romance Shraddha Kapoor in Ashneer Grover biopic?
— Siasat Entertainment
Mumbai: According to reports, Aamir Khan is being considered to play former Shark Tank India judge Ashneer Grover in an upcoming biopic. Sources suggest that the project is set to be directed by Rahul Mody, which could be an interesting collaboration. Adding more intrigue to the project, Shraddha… -
Rakesh Bedi refused to work with Aditya Dhar as he was a new director during 'Uri', his daughter convinced him
— TOI Bollywood News
Also: Filmfare | Mid-Day Entertainment RSS | Times of India Entertainment | Indian Express Bollywood
Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi's viral success in 'Dhurandhar' stems from a pivotal decision to accept a role in Aditya Dhar's 'URI: The…
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Vijay Deverakonda and Shouryuv film goes on floors with Nani’s first clap: ‘All this anger was once love’
— Indian Express Entertainment
Also: PINKVILLA | Mid-Day Entertainment RSS | Bollywood Hungama Feed | News18 Movies
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Anurag Basu says Ranbir Kapoor has 'amazingly nailed it' as Lord Rama in 'Ramayana': 'You need a lot of courage'
— TOI Bollywood News
Also: News18 Movies | Bollywood Bubble | Times of India Entertainment | Box Office Worldwide
Ranbir's 'Ramayana' glimpse on Hanuman Jayanti divided social media. Director Anurag Basu hails it as "amazingly nailed," calling it…
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Vijay Sethupathi on 26 years of Puri Jagannadh: ‘A legacy built with courage’
— Indian Express Entertainment
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Arshad Warsi reveals Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan are the first ones to call him on his birthday: 'As soon as the clock strikes 12:01'
— TOI Bollywood News
Also: News18 Movies | Indian Express Bollywood | Times of India Entertainment
Arshad Warsi shared a heartwarming detail about his birthday tradition, revealing that Amitabh and Jaya…
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‘Give me one rupee’: How Rajinikanth built Tamil cinema’s profit-sharing idea from the ground up
— Indian Express Entertainment
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Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War set for January 21, 2027 release worldwide
— Bollywood Hungama News
Also: India Today Bollywood
Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming romantic drama Love & War will release worldwide on January 21, 2027. The film will arrive during the Republic Day weekend and is expected to be one of the major theatrical releases of the year. The project stars Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal and Alia Bha…
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Jasleen Royal: ‘I don’t think about algorithm while creating songs’
— Mid-Day Entertainment RSS
Jasleen Royal teams up with Badshah for Inaam, a romantic ballad rooted in quiet longing and emotional honesty. She says their contrasting styles blended naturally, while she chose authenticity over chasing trends or algorithms in her music
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Pallichattambi Kerala Box Office Extended 1st Weekend: Tovino Thomas' film faces wrath of Vaazha 2, grosses Rs 9 crore in 5 days
— PINKVILLA
Also: Indian Express Movie Review | Rediff Movies | TOI Malayalam Reviews
Malayalam movie Pallichattambi is struggling at the box office. Headlined by Tovino Thomas, the period action drama opened on a good note but failed to maintain the same momentum over the weekend. It debuted with Rs. 3.05 crore in Kerala, followed by a big drop on Day 2, where it collected Rs. 1….
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EP-406 | Kangana Ranaut on Women’s Reservation Bill, PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi & Bollywood
— ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash (Audio)
Also: Fenil and Bollywood | Indian Express Bollywood | Rediff Movies
Kangana Ranaut is a BJP MP from Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi and an actress known for speaking her mind. In this edition of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, she shares her journey in Bollywood and reflects on whether her bluntness has cost her opportunities in the industry. She also speaks about h… -
8 South Films Releasing in Theaters This Week: Vijay Sethupathi's Slumdog 33 Temple Road to Rich Kid, Mango Pachcha
— PINKVILLA
South Indian cinema is gearing up for an exciting week at the box office, with a new lineup of films set to hit theatres. From high-octane action entertainers to gripping dramas and lighthearted entertainers, there’s something for every moviegoer to look forward to. With several films making thei…
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Ram Gopal Varma recalls underworld links behind Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
— Bollywood Hungama News
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has opened up about the controversy surrounding Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, revisiting how the film became entangled in alleged underworld links during its production. Speaking in an interview with Hussain Zaidi, Varma recalled how financier Bharat Shah first got involved…
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Celebrates 19 Years With Abhishek Bachchan With a Heartfelt Family Moment
— Filmfare
Also: Mid-Day Entertainment RSS | Mashable India | News18 Movies | Times of India Entertainment
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan marks 19 years with Abhishek Bachchan through a simple family moment. <a… -
Mumtaz gets emotional over Rajesh Khanna’s Aashirwad bungalow demolition: 'Kaka and Anju Mahendru would take such good care of us'
— TOI Bollywood News
Veteran actor Mumtaz has expressed deep emotion over the fate of Rajesh Khanna’s iconic bungalow, Aashirwad,…
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5 Reasons to Watch Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotras Toaster
— Filmfare
Also: Bollywood Hungama Feed | Indian Express Movie Review | Bollywood Hungama News | Bollywood Life
Toaster stars Rajkummar Rao, Sanya Malhotra, Archana Puran Singh and Upendra Limaye, among others. Continue reading … -
Abhishek Bachchan reveals why he avoids daughter Aaradhya Bachchan’s film reviews: 'Children today are brutally honest'
— TOI Bollywood News
Also: Times of India Entertainment | Indian Express Bollywood
Abhishek Bachchan may be known for taking risks on screen, but when it comes to feedback on his performances, there’s one…
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Watch: ‘Lawrence of Punjab’ is about the making of the gangster Lawrence Bishnoi
— Scroll.in
Also: The Hindu Movies
Raghav Darr’s Hindi docuseries will be out on April 27 on ZEE5.
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Jayasurya and Jithin K Jose Kick Off New Thriller With Temple Ceremony
— Filmfare
Jayasurya and Jithin K Jose Kick Off New Thriller with Temple Ceremony. Continue reading … -
Ek Din Gears Up For Release With Intimate Music Mehfil; Aamir Khan, Sai Pallavi To Attend | Exclusive
— News18 Movies
Ek Din Mehfil to be held in Mumbai with Aamir Khan, Sai Pallavi, Junaid Khan and Ram Sampath attending.
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Dacoit India Box Office Collections: Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur starrer collects Rs 4 crore in 2nd Weekend, grosses Rs 38 crore in 10 days
— PINKVILLA
Also: IWMBuzz | Indian Express Movie Review | Bollywood Life | The Hindu Movies
Dacoit: A Love Story added Rs. 4 crore to the tally in its second weekend, with Rs. 1.60 crore coming on the second Sunday. The movie didn't show any growth at the box office, which suggests its theatrical run is soon to end. Allied to its first week of Rs. 4 crore, the running cume of <a…
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Varun Nervous Dancing Before Salman
— Rediff Movies
Varun Dhawan shared a fun behind-the-scenes video from his upcoming film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, revealing his nervousness while dancing in front of superstar Salman Khan. -
Samay Raina Feared Going ‘Broke And Into Debt’ Like Amitabh Bachchan Following India’s Got Latent Controversy; Reveals, “I Had To Break FDs, Return Money”
— Bollywood Bubble
Also: Mid-Day Entertainment RSS
Samay Raina needs no introduction, especially since the whole India’s Got Latent row. The episode featuring Ranveer Allahbadia – saw the comedian receive severe online hate as well as multiple The post Samay Raina Feared Going ‘Broke And Into Debt’ Like Amitabh Bachchan Following India’s Got Latent… -
Love Insurance Kompany (LIK) Box Office Collections: Pradeep Ranganathan's sci-fi comedy adds Rs 4.25 crore in 2nd Weekend, grosses Rs 39 crore in 10 days
— PINKVILLA
Tamil film Love Insurance Kompany (LIK), starring Pradeep Ranganathan in the lead role, along with Krithi Shetty and SJ Suryah, added Rs. 4.25 crore to the tally on its second weekend, with Rs. 1.65 crore coming on Sunday. The movie didn't see much growth in the second weekend, which is concernin…
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Akshay Kumar reveals Twinkle Khanna checked his family's medical history and not kundli before getting married: 'Mere father, mama, chacha..'
— TOI Bollywood News
Also: Bollywood Hungama News | Siasat Entertainment | Times of India Entertainment | Indian Express Bollywood
Akshay Kumar revealed on 'Wheel of Fortune' that before marrying Twinkle Khanna, she meticulously…
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Exclusive: Sunny Deol–Nikhil Bhatt film title shifts from Lakhan to Parshuram
— PINKVILLA
Also: Box Office Worldwide
Pinkvilla recently reported that Sunny Deol’s next big film, which marks his collaboration with Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, was tentatively titled Lakhan. The project, directed by the Kill filmmaker, has been generating strong buzz for its intense, action-packed premise and the fresh…
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Highest Indian Grossers (Worldwide)
— Koimoi
Aamir Khan's Dangal is at the top! The post Highest Indian Grossers (Worldwide) appeared first on Koimoi . -
Atlee and wife Priya blessed with second child, welcome baby girl
— PINKVILLA
Also: Indian Express Entertainment | Bollywood Hungama News | Rediff Movies | Bollywood Bubble
Filmmaker Atlee and his actor-wife Priya Atlee have embraced parenthood again. The couple has been blessed with a baby girl on April 20, 2026. Atlee and Priya announced the birth of their daughter in a joint post on social media on Monday. Fans and celebs have flooded the…
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SCOOP: PVRInox and Cinepolis partner with TIPS to distribute Varun Dhawan and David Dhawan's Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
— Bollywood Hungama News
Also: Box Office Worldwide | India Today Bollywood | Fenil and Bollywood
In an interesting business move, Ramesh Taurani of TIPS FILMS has tied up with the top 2 national chains – PVRInox and Cinepolis – for the all India distribution of his upcoming comedy Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. Starring Varun Dhawan in lead with Pooja Hegde and Mrunal Thakur, Hai Jawani Toh I…
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Is Thalapathy Vijay’s Divorce With Sangeetha Delayed To June 15, 2026? Here's What We Know
— News18 Movies
Also: Bollywood Life
Thalapathy Vijay and Sangeetha Sornalingam’s divorce hearing may be postponed to June 15, 2026. Here’s the latest update.
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Sandalwood (Kannada) Box Office Collection & Verdicts 2026
— Koimoi
Check out the box office verdicts and collection of Kannada (Sandalwood) films released in 2025! The post Sandalwood (Kannada) Box Office Collection & Verdicts 2026 appeared first on Koimoi . -
Who Was The Real ‘Matka King’? The True Story Of Ratan Khatri Behind Vijay Varma’s Series
— News18 Movies
Also: Straight Talk Aggregated Feed 1 | Rediff Movies | Fenil and Bollywood
Who was Ratan Khatri? Know the real Matka King’s story that inspired Vijay Varma’s Matka King series.
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Tollywood (Telugu) Box Office Collection & Verdicts 2026
— Koimoi
Check out the box office verdicts and collection of Tollywood (Telugu) films released in 2026! The post Tollywood (Telugu) Box Office Collection & Verdicts 2026 appeared first on Koimoi . -
Chandrika Dixit Reunites With Her Husband, Yugam Gera, Amid Cheating Controversy, 'Views Ka Hi…'
— Bollywood Shaadis
Also: Bollywood Life
Chandrika Dixit a.k.a Vada Pav Girl, has reunited with her husband, Yugam Gera and slammed users for the false narratives around their separation. -
Mollywood (Malayalam) Box Office Collection & Verdicts 2026
— Koimoi
Check out the box office verdicts and collection of Mollywood films released in 2025! The post Mollywood (Malayalam) Box Office Collection & Verdicts 2026 appeared first on Koimoi . -
Ranveer Singh features in mysterious new Adidas campaign; teases fans online with cryptic post
— Bollywood Hungama Feed
Ranveer Singh has once again sparked excitement among fans after Adidas teased a brand-new campaign featuring the actor. The global sportswear label, with whom Ranveer has shared a successful association for several years, recently dropped a mysterious social media post that has left followers cu… -
Punjabi Box Office Collection & Verdicts 2026
— Koimoi
Explore the box office collections and verdicts of all Punjabi films released in 2026. Updated daily and weekly with trends & analysis. The post Punjabi Box Office Collection & Verdicts 2026 appeared first on Koimoi . -
3 Tamil and Telugu Movies to Watch on OTT This Week: GV Prakash Kumar’s Happy Raj to Lakshmi Manchu’s Lechindi Mahila Lokam
— PINKVILLA
Telugu and Tamil cinema have lined up several interesting titles to watch on OTT this week. If you’re looking to explore new films and shows, here are the details you need to know. 3 Tamil and Telugu Films to Watch on OTT This Week 1. Happy Raj Cast: <a…
📺 Weekend Watch
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‘Lawrence of Punjab’: ZEE5’s upcoming docu-series sets premiere date
— The Hindu Movies
Directed by Raghav Darr, the show “traces the journey of a criminal identity through the lens of culture, systems, and visibility”
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14 Must-watch movies, series to watch this weekend (April 18–19)
— Siasat Entertainment
Hyderabad: A fresh weekend is here, and major streaming platforms are bringing a diverse mix of movies and shows. From intense courtroom dramas to dark comedies and crime thrillers, there is something for everyone to enjoy from the comfort of home. Netflix • Toaster: A black comedy thriller follo…
🎞️ Flashback
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Taxi Driver – Dev Anand – Kalpana Kartik – Hindi Full Movie
— Flashback
⭐ Reviews Roundup
Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil
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Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval’s ‘Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil’ is an utterly unique, beautifully bizarre drama
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Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil review: Too much experimentation ruins this film, held together only by Kunchacko Boban, Dileesh Pothan
| Indian Express Movie Review
Con City
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Harish Durairaj’s ‘Con City’: Promos, reviews, reactions
| Baradwaj Rangan Blog
Jana Nayagan
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First Day First Show | ‘Jana Nayagan’ row, ‘The Raja Saab’ review
| The Hindu Movies
Happy Patel
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First Day First Show | Golden Globes 2026, ‘Happy Patel’ review
| The Hindu Movies
Do Deewane Seher Mein
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Movie Review: Do Deewane Seher Mein (2026)
| Access Bollywood
💼 Opportunities This Week
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Media Production Engineer in broadcast/OTT workflows in Bengaluru. Skills include SQL, playout migrations, live streaming.
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Sr Media Production Specialist (Creative Services) in Bengaluru
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Video Editor (Remote, Delhi NCR)
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Engineer
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Cameraman (Female) in Chennai (Mangadu)
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Video Editor
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Senior Video Editor in Vadodara
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In-House Costume Stylist, Mumbai
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Head of Production, Mumbai
— budgeting
vendor mgmt, line production; 7–8 years; contact business@theensemble | in. -
Creative Manager, WFH
— popular YouTube Podcast; min 1.5–2 years; 1-year commitment; contact yubedatashroffloka@gmail.com. -
Senior Graphic Designer (Marketing) at TVF, Andheri West; 6–8 years; contact careers@theviralfever.com.
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Creative Head at Clapstem Productions, Andheri West
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classical dance; contact info@clapstem | com. -
Social Media Manager at Phantom Studios, Mumbai
— 3–5 years; contact naukri@phantoms.in. -
Marketing Manager at Phantom Studios, Mumbai
— 3–5 years; contact naukri@phantoms.in. -
Post Production Supervisor at Phantom Studios, Mumbai
— feature films; 3–5 years; contact naukri@phantoms.in.
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